AD 99-02-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R22 Helicopters

AD Number
99-02-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-SW-79-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: January 15, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 10)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company R22 Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R22 Helicopters
aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company R22 ALPHA Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R22 Helicopters
aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company R22 BETA Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R22 Helicopters
aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company R22 MARINER Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R22 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the forward flexplate (flexplate), part number A947-1 A through D or A193-1, could result in failure of the main rotor drive system and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Remove and replace the flexplate with an airworthy flexplate, P/N A947-1 E or F, including supporting the clutch shaft, installing washers under the nut, inspecting sheave alignment and clutch shaft angle, and reinstalling shims.

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Compliance Time

within 25 hours time-in-service (TIS) or 15 calendar days, whichever occurs first

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Affected Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 helicopters with forward flexplate part number A947-1 A through D or A193-1 installed

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