AD Amdt-39-9165

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Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-9165
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 95-SW-12-AD
FR Citation
60 FR 11611

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Main rotor (M/R) stalls or mast bumping could result in M/R blades contacting the fuselage, causing failure of the M/R system and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Revise the Limitations, Normal Procedures, and Emergency Procedures sections of the R44 Rotorcraft Flight Manual to include operational limits in high winds and turbulence, information on M/R stalls and mast bumping, and emergency procedures to avoid these situations. Clarify revised sections, remove compliance recording reference, and add prohibition on special flight permits before AD compliance.

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Affected Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 helicopters with Rotorcraft Flight Manual revised September 6, 1994.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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