AD 82-03-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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