AD 2022-19-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Robinson | Helicopter Company | Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of cracked blades. The FAA is issuing this AD to detect and prevent cracks in the affected blades. The unsafe condition, if not addressed, could result in reduced controllability and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Before further flight after the effective date of this AD and thereafter before each flight, check each blade at the leading edge for a crack. This action may be performed by the owner/operator (pilot) holding at least a private pilot certificate and must be entered into the aircraft records showing compliance with this AD in accordance with 14 CFR 43.9(a) and 91.417(a)(2)(v).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) helicopters, certificated in any category: Robinson Model R44 and R44 II helicopters with a tail rotor blade (blade) part number (P/N) C029-3 with serial number (S/N) 9410 through 9909 inclusive, installed; Robinson Model R44 and R44 II helicopters with a blade P/N C029-3 with S/N 9910 through 10659 inclusive, installed; and Robinson Model R66 helicopters with a blade P/N F029-1 with S/N 2410 through 2589 inclusive, installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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