AD 80-26-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Robinson Helicopter Company | R22 | Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER Model R-22 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the A093-2 forward tail rotor coupling flex plate and loss of power to the tail rotor.
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Required Actions
Conduct a one-time inspection of the A193-2 forward tail rotor coupling flex plate per Robinson Service Letter No. 6, remove and replace any found cracked, bent, nicked, or with loose clamp-up. Inspect the A197-1 tail rotor drive shaft assembly per Service Letter No. 7, remove and replace those with TIR over 0.015 inch or excessive vibration. Use special flight permits under FAR 21.197/199 to reach a base for inspections if needed.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company Model R-22 series helicopters, serial numbers 0002 through 0058.
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Federal Register Abstract
Tail Rotor Plate
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-26-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-26-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER Model R-22 Series Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Plate Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1980 Make: Robinson Helicopter Company Model: R22 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-26-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3997 AD NUMBER: 80-26-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER Model R-22 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-26-06 ROBINSON HELICOPTER: Amendment 39-3997. Applies to Model R-22 series helicopters certified in all categories, serial numbers 0002 through 0058. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the A093-2 forward tail rotor coupling flex plate and loss of power to the tail rotor, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight from the effective date of this AD, conduct a one time inspection of the A193-2 forward tail rotor coupling flex plate. Inspect in accordance with the Robinson Service Letter No. 6, dated September 24, 1980. Remove from service any flex plate found cracked, bent, nicked, or with loose clamp-up. Replace the removed part with a like serviceable part. (b) Prior to further flight from the effective date of this AD, conduct a one time inspection of the A197-1 tail rotor drive shaft assembly in accordance with the Robinson Service Letter No. 7, dated September 27, 1980. Drive shafts with TIR (Total Indicated Runout) in excess of 0.015 inch or with excessive vibration must be removed from service and replaced with a like serviceable part. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for the accomplishment of inspections required by this AD. (d) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective December 29, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-26-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-26-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER Model R-22 Series Helicopters Subject: Tail Rotor Plate Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/29/1980 Make: Robinson Helicopter Company Model: R22 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 80-26-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3997 AD NUMBER: 80-26-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER Model R-22 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 29, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-26-06 ROBINSON HELICOPTER: Amendment 39-3997. Applies to Model R-22 series helicopters certified in all categories, serial numbers 0002 through 0058. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the A093-2 forward tail rotor coupling flex plate and loss of power to the tail rotor, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to further flight from the effective date of this AD, conduct a one time inspection of the A193-2 forward tail rotor coupling flex plate. Inspect in accordance with the Robinson Service Letter No. 6, dated September 24, 1980. Remove from service any flex plate found cracked, bent, nicked, or with loose clamp-up. Replace the removed part with a like serviceable part. (b) Prior to further flight from the effective date of this AD, conduct a one time inspection of the A197-1 tail rotor drive shaft assembly in accordance with the Robinson Service Letter No. 7, dated September 27, 1980. Drive shafts with TIR (Total Indicated Runout) in excess of 0.015 inch or with excessive vibration must be removed from service and replaced with a like serviceable part. (c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate helicopters to a base for the accomplishment of inspections required by this AD. (d) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective December 29, 1980. FOOTER:
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