Summary
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.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2024-1886
Document Number
2024-24531
Type
Rule
Publication Date
October 24, 2024
Effective Date
November 29, 2024
Affected Manufacturer
Robinson Helicopter Company
Criticality
important
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2024-1886
Topics
Official Documents
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