Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-05-23 · Effective 2007-06-27 · 72 FR 28830
Document
Document number
E7-9687
Federal Register citation
72 FR 28830
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II
Publication date
2007-05-23
Effective date
2007-06-27
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26696
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R44 and R44 II helicopters that have a certain seat belt buckle (buckle) assembly installed, that requires removing the buckle assembly and the buckle assembly spacer, and replacing them with airworthy parts. This amendment is prompted by an accident in which a seat belt failed, and also by reports of cracking in the buckle assembly stainless support strap (support strap). The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent cracking in the support strap and failure of a seat belt.