AD 80-24-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Robinson Helicopter Company | R22 | Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER Model R-22 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Possible loss of the tailcone resulting from supporting framework tube or tube weldment fractures.
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Required Actions
Inspect tubes and weldments for cracks using dye penetrant per SB B-4. Replace hardware with specified new parts if no cracks are found. Notify FAA if cracks are detected and obtain special flight permits as allowed.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 100 hours' time in service or within 10 hours time in service from the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 hours' time in service since the last such inspection.
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Affected Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 helicopters serial numbers 0002 through 0082.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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