AD 99-13-11

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R44 Helicopters

AD Number
99-13-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-SW-71-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: June 24, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 121))

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fuel leaks from the auxiliary fuel tank sump drain tube could cause a fire and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Install a shutoff clamp (P/N D663-1) on the auxiliary fuel tank sump drain tube (P/N A729-7) and install placard decal (P/N A654-93).

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Compliance Time

Within 100 hours time-in-service or 3 calendar months, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Robinson Model R44 helicopters, Serial Numbers 0002 through 0529 except 0440, 0485, 0512, 0515, 0519, 0526, 0527, and 0528.

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