Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2013-03-26 · Effective 2013-04-30 · 78 FR 18224
Document
Document number
2013-06297
Federal Register citation
78 FR 18224
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Company
Publication date
2013-03-26
Effective date
2013-04-30
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1088
Abstract
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R44 and R44 II helicopters equipped with emergency floats. This AD requires replacing the inflation valve assembly. This AD was prompted by the failure of the emergency floats to deploy during a factory test because a needle was binding within the inflation valve assembly. The actions are intended to prevent the failure of the floats to inflate during an emergency landing.