AD Amdt-39-9177

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Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-9177
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 94-SW-22-AD
FR Citation
60 FR 14619

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the main rotor drive forward flexplate, leading to failure of the main rotor drive system and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Conduct an initial dye penetrant inspection of the main rotor drive forward flexplate. Perform repetitive visual inspections of installed flexplates as specified.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 helicopters

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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