AD 2003-04-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Robinson | Helicopter Company Model R44 | Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tail rotor pitch control assembly due to improperly lubricated bearings, which could lead to loss of directional control.
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Required Actions
Inspect the tail rotor pitch control assembly by hand-rotating the pitch control bearing housing. Replace the unairworthy pitch control assembly with an airworthy unit if the housing does not rotate freely.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 helicopters.
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