# Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2025-06-06 · Effective 2025-07-11 · 90 FR 24050
## Document
- **Document number:** 2025-10097
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** Robinson Helicopter Company
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 90 FR 24050
- **Publication date:** 2025-06-06
- **Effective date:** 2025-07-11
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2025-0011
## Abstract

The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-19-11 for all Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. AD 2024-19-11 required visually inspecting a certain flex plate assembly (flex plate) and certain clutch shaft forward yokes (yokes), including each flex plate bolt, and depending on the results, taking corrective actions. AD 2024-19-11 also required removing certain yokes from service within a specified threshold, or as an alternative, performing in-depth inspections. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-19-11, it has been determined that clarifications regarding the alternative inspections are necessary. This AD requires the actions of AD 2024-19- 11 and clarifies that the alternative inspections are repetitive and adds a particular paint remover option to use when performing those alternative inspections. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/06/2025-10097/airworthiness-directives-robinson-helicopter-company-helicopters)
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