AD 82-03-07

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Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Helicopters

AD Number
82-03-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of a helicopter rotor hub assembly
Problem area Rotor system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company R22 Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the main rotor blade which would result in loss of control and crash of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Remove all main rotor blades P/N A016-1, Revision A through Revision V (S/N 0100 through S/N 0593) from service. Mark them 'UNAIRWORTHY' in letters at least 1/2" high and stamp 'UNAIRW0RTHY' on the data plate. Increase life limit for blades P/N A016-1, Revision W (S/N 0600 through D81'0) from 300 to 1,000 hours.

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Compliance Time

Prior to further flight after the effective date of this AD (March 4, 1982).

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Affected Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company Model R-22 helicopters with main rotor blades P/N A016-1, Revision A through V (S/N 0100-0593) and Revision W (S/N 0600 through D81'0).

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Federal Register Abstract

Main Rotor Blades

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AD Number:
82-03-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Helicopters
Subject:
Main Rotor Blades
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/04/1982
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 82-03-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4324

AD NUMBER:   82-03-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 4, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-03-07 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY: Amendment 39-4324. Applies to Model R-22, certified in all categories.
Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the main rotor blade which would result in loss of control and crash of the helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Prior to further flight, after the effective date of this AD, remove all main rotor blades P/N A016-1, Revision A through Revision V, (S/N 0100 through S/N 0593) from service.

(b) Mark all main rotor blades, P/N A016-1, Revision A through Revision v, (S/N 0100 through S/N 0593), "UNAIRWORTHY" in letters at least 1/2" high and mark "UNAIRW0RTHY" on data plate using a metal stamp.

(c) The life limit for main rotor blades P/N A016-1, Revision W, (S/N 0600 through D81'0), previously established at 300 hours had been increased to 1,000 hours based °I on fatigue testing.

(d) 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 actions required by this AD.

(e) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Western Aircraft Certification Field Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region.

This supersedes priority mail AD 81-24-10 which had superseded AD 81-19-03, Amendment 39-4224 (46 FR 47442).

This amendment becomes effective March 4, 1982, to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective upon receipt of Emergency AD 82-03-07 dated January 29, 1982.

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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Helicopters
Subject:
Main Rotor Blades
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/04/1982
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: 82-03-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4324

AD NUMBER:   82-03-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Helicopters

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 4, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-03-07 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY: Amendment 39-4324. Applies to Model R-22, certified in all categories.
Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the main rotor blade which would result in loss of control and crash of the helicopter, accomplish the following:

(a) Prior to further flight, after the effective date of this AD, remove all main rotor blades P/N A016-1, Revision A through Revision V, (S/N 0100 through S/N 0593) from service.

(b) Mark all main rotor blades, P/N A016-1, Revision A through Revision v, (S/N 0100 through S/N 0593), "UNAIRWORTHY" in letters at least 1/2" high and mark "UNAIRW0RTHY" on data plate using a metal stamp.

(c) The life limit for main rotor blades P/N A016-1, Revision W, (S/N 0600 through D81'0), previously established at 300 hours had been increased to 1,000 hours based °I on fatigue testing.

(d) 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 actions required by this AD.

(e) Alternative inspections, modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Western Aircraft Certification Field Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region.

This supersedes priority mail AD 81-24-10 which had superseded AD 81-19-03, Amendment 39-4224 (46 FR 47442).

This amendment becomes effective March 4, 1982, to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective upon receipt of Emergency AD 82-03-07 dated January 29, 1982.

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