AD 82-11-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Robinson Helicopter Company | R22 | Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the A020-2 upper steel tube frame could result in loss of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 10 hours' additional time in service after the effective date, visually inspect for cracks in the A020-2 frame per Inspection Procedure No. 1 of Service Bulletin No. 18. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 50 hours' time in service. During daily preflight, check for cracks in the area noted in Figure 1 of Service Bulletin No. 18. Replace cracked frames with serviceable parts before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours' additional time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company Model R-22 series helicopters with upper steel tube frame P/N A020-2, Serial No.'s 0002 through 0287.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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