Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2020-04-17 · Effective 2020-05-22 · 85 FR 21318
Document
Document number
2020-08072
Federal Register citation
85 FR 21318
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Company
Publication date
2020-04-17
Effective date
2020-05-22
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2017-0947
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking in certain tail rotor blades. This AD requires visually checking each tail rotor blade for a crack. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.