Summary
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.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2006-26696
Document Number
E7-9687
Type
Rule
Publication Date
May 23, 2007
Effective Date
June 27, 2007
Affected Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44 and R44 II
Criticality
important
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2006-26696
Topics
Official Documents
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