Transport i infrastruktura · 22/09/2004

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Robinson Helicopter Model R22-Series Helicopters

The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) for Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22-Series helicopters, requiring track-and-balancing of main rotor blades, replacing blades, and age determination, with changes to applicability and prohibitions on special flight permits to prevent fatigue crack, blade failure, and loss of control.