Emergency ADRule

AD FAA-2012-1088

Airworthiness Directives; Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters

Summary

We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R44 and R44 II helicopters equipped with emergency floats. This AD requires replacing the inflation valve assembly. This AD was prompted by the failure of the emergency floats to deploy during a factory test because a needle was binding within the inflation valve assembly. The actions are intended to prevent the failure of the floats to inflate during an emergency landing.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2012-1088

Document Number

2013-06297

Type

Rule

Publication Date

March 26, 2013

Effective Date

April 30, 2013

Affected Manufacturer

Robinson Helicopter Company

Criticality

critical

Emergency

Yes

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2012-1088

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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