🚁FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Robinson Helicopter Inspections
Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters
Summary
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.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The document outlines an airworthiness directive (AD) affecting Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II helicopters. This regulatory change mandates inspections and possible replacements, impacting operational costs and compliance for helicopter operators. The estimated financial impacts include over $2.4 million for the fleet.