AD 97-02-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 Helicopters

AD Number
97-02-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-SW-15-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: January 28, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 18)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company R44 Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Pilot mismanagement of the main rotor (M/R) RPM could result in unrecoverable M/R stall and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Adjust the A569-6 low RPM warning unit to activate the warning horn and caution light between 96% and 97% rotor RPM. Revise the R44 Rotorcraft Flight Manual to prohibit flight with the throttle governor off except for inflight system malfunction or emergency procedures training.

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Compliance Time

within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 helicopters, certificated in any category.

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