AD 2014-28478

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Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters

AD Number
2014-28478
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0159
FR Citation
79 FR 72132

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Debonding of the blade skin, which could result in blade failure and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect each main rotor blade at the skin-to-spar line for debonding, corrosion, separation, a gap, or a dent. Replace any damaged blade with an airworthy blade. Within five years of the effective date, replace both main rotor blades with new part-numbered aluminum blades to constitute terminating action of the recurring inspection requirements.

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Compliance Time

Within five years of the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44, and R44 II helicopters with certain main rotor blades installed.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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