AD 2010-24-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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