2021-19-08
FR doc 2021-19300 · 86 FR 49915AD 2021-19-08Published 2021-09-07Effective 2021-09-22
Superseded by 2022-19-12
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Requires checking each blade for any crack and removing any cracked blade from service.
Full official abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracked tail rotor blades (blades). This AD requires checking each blade for any crack and removing any cracked blade from service. This AD also requires removing all affected blades from service and prohibits installing any affected blade on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.