AD 95-11-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Robinson Helicopter Company | R22 | Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Robinson Helicopter Company | R22 ALPHA | Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Robinson Helicopter Company | R22 BETA | Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters |
| aircraft | Robinson Helicopter Company | R22 MARINER | Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A low-G cyclic pushover maneuver may result in mast-bumping, leading to in-flight main rotor separation or contact between the main rotor blades and the airframe, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Install a placard stating 'LOW-G PUSHOVERS PROHIBITED' in clear view of the pilots and insert a prohibition against low-G cyclic pushover maneuvers into SECTION 2, LIMITATIONS, of the Model R22 FAA-approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
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Compliance Time
Required before further flight, unless accomplished previously.
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Affected Aircraft
Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 helicopters, including R22 ALPHA, R22 BETA, R22 MARINER, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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