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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Federal Register Abstract
Steel Tube Frame
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-11-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-11-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Series Helicopters Subject: Steel Tube Frame Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/21/1982 Make: Robinson Helicopter Company Model: R22 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Rotorcraft Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-11-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4374 AD NUMBER: 82-11-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 21, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-11-01 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY: Amendment 39-4374. Applies to Model R-22 series helicopters certificated in all categories incorporating upper steel tube frame P/N A020-2, Serial No.'s 0002 through 0287. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the A020-2 framework which could result in loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Within 10 hours' additional time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect for cracks in the A020-2 upper steel tube frame per Inspection Procedure No. 1 of Robinson Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 18, dated February 15, 1982, or FAA approved equivalent and repeat this inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service since the last such inspection. (b) During the daily preflight, visually check for cracks in the area noted in Figure 1 of Robinson Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 18, dated February 15, 1982. NOTE 1: The preflight checks required by paragraph (b) of this AD may be performed by the pilot. NOTE 2: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the airplane's permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173. (c) If cracks are found, replace P/N A020-2 frame with like serviceable part prior to further flight. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate rotorcraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections 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, Northwest Mountain Region. This amendment becomes effective May 21, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-11-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-11-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Series Helicopters Subject: Steel Tube Frame Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/21/1982 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: 82-11-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4374 AD NUMBER: 82-11-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Series Helicopters ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 21, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-11-01 ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY: Amendment 39-4374. Applies to Model R-22 series helicopters certificated in all categories incorporating upper steel tube frame P/N A020-2, Serial No.'s 0002 through 0287. Compliance required as indicated, unless already accomplished. To prevent failure of the A020-2 framework which could result in loss of the helicopter, accomplish the following: (a) Within 10 hours' additional time in service after the effective date of this AD, visually inspect for cracks in the A020-2 upper steel tube frame per Inspection Procedure No. 1 of Robinson Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 18, dated February 15, 1982, or FAA approved equivalent and repeat this inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 50 hours' time in service since the last such inspection. (b) During the daily preflight, visually check for cracks in the area noted in Figure 1 of Robinson Helicopter Company Service Bulletin No. 18, dated February 15, 1982. NOTE 1: The preflight checks required by paragraph (b) of this AD may be performed by the pilot. NOTE 2: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the airplane's permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173. (c) If cracks are found, replace P/N A020-2 frame with like serviceable part prior to further flight. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate rotorcraft to a base for the accomplishment of inspections 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, Northwest Mountain Region. This amendment becomes effective May 21, 1982. FOOTER:
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