2024-20-03
FR doc 2024-24531 · 89 FR 84808AD 2024-20-03Published 2024-10-24Effective 2024-11-29
Requires replacing certain governor controllers and prohibits installing those governor controllers on any helicopter.
Full official abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson Helicopter) Model R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44, and R44 II helicopters with a certain governor controller installed. This AD was prompted by reports of engine governor failure, which was a result of water intrusion inside of the governor controller. This AD requires replacing certain governor controllers and prohibits installing those governor controllers on any helicopter. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
