AD 2010-24-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner Helicopters, and Model R44, and R44 II Helicopters

AD Number
2010-24-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0711
FR Citation
75 FR 71532

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Robinson R22 Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner Helicopters, and Model R44, and R44 II Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Tail rotor (T/R) control pedal bearing block support (support) breaking, which can bind the T/R control pedals, resulting in a reduction of yaw control and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect each A359-1 and A359-2 pedal support for a crack. Replace any cracked support before further flight. Measure the thickness of each uncracked support. If less than 0.050-inch thick, install a safety tab before further flight. At the next 2,200 hour TIS overhaul, replace any support less than 0.050-inch thick with an airworthy support.

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours total time-in-service (TIS)

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Affected Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner helicopters, serial numbers 0002 through 3325, and Model R44 and R44 II helicopters, serial numbers 0001 through 1200, that have more than 2,200 hours total TIS.

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