EASA Regulations for Robinson R22 Mariner

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Robinson R22 Mariner.

EASA AD US-2024-04-02

Tail Rotor - Tail Rotor Blade Tip Cap - Inspection

The Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2024-04-02 is a final rule addressing certain Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44, R44 II, and R66 helicopters. It focuses on inspecting tail rotor blade (TRB) tip caps with specific part and serial numbers for corrosion and requires removal of affected TRBs from service to prevent unsafe conditions.

Mar 14, 2024

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtRobinson R22Robinson R44 (Raven)Robinson R66Robinson R22 AlphaRobinson R22 BetaRobinson R22 MarinerRobinson R44Robinson R44 II

EASA SIB 2012-18

Potential effects of inflated floats or float-type landing gears on flight characteristics of helicopters

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No. 2012-18 addresses the potential effects of inflated floats or float-type landing gears on the flight characteristics of helicopters, specifically referencing the Robinson R22 Mariner. The bulletin highlights incidents involving European registered helicopters fitted with float-type landing gear during simulated engine failure and autorotation descent maneuvers. It aims to raise pilot awareness about altered handling characteristics caused by these float systems.

Oct 25, 2012

Safety Information BulletinFlight OpsSafety MgmtTrainingRobinson R22 Mariner