AD 82-15-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Robinson Helicopter Company | R22 | Airworthiness Directives; ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY Model R-22 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of power to the tail rotor due to failure of tail rotor drive shaft components (T/R Driveshaft Assembly A197-* thru Rev. P, Damper Assembly A041-1 thru Rev. H, Plate, Flex Coupling A193-3, Spacer A559-1 thru Rev. F, Spacer A559-2).
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Required Actions
Remove from further service specified tail rotor drive shaft components and replace with revised versions (T/R Driveshaft Assembly A197-* Rev. Q and subsequent, Damper Assembly A041-1 Rev. I and subsequent, Plate, Flex Coupling A947-3, Spacer A559-1 Rev. G and subsequent). Ensure the replacement A197 shaft has the same dash number as the removed one for correct length.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 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, serial numbers 0002 through 0282
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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