EASA Regulations for Robinson R66

9 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Robinson R66.

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EASA AD US-2024-20-07

Nov 29, 2024

Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Activation Handle - Repetitive Inspections / Replacement

The document titled 'Equipment / Furnishings - Emergency Float Kit Activation Handle - Repetitive Inspections / Replacement' is a regulatory directive addressing the maintenance requirements for the emergency float kit activation handle on certain aircraft. It mandates repetitive inspections and replacement procedures to ensure the proper functioning of this critical safety equipment. The directive applies to aircraft equipped with the specified emergency float kit activation handle assemblies.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Airbus Helicopters AS 350
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 130
  • Airbus Helicopters EC 120 B
  • Airbus Helicopters BO 105
  • Airbus Helicopters EC135
  • Airbus Helicopters 635
  • Airbus Helicopters MBB-BK 117
  • Bell 206
  • Bell 407
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 210
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 212
  • Bell Textron Inc. (Bti) 412
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB212
  • Leonardo S.P.A. Helicopters AB412
  • Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 369
  • Md Helicopters Inc (Mdhi) 500N
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R66
  • Sikorsky S-76

EASA AD US-2024-04-02

Mar 14, 2024

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Robinson R22
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R66
  • Robinson R22 Alpha
  • Robinson R22 Beta
  • Robinson R22 Mariner
  • Robinson R44
  • Robinson R44 II

EASA AD US-2022-19-12

Sep 16, 2022

Tail Rotor - Blades - Inspection / Removal

Airworthiness Directive 2022-19-12 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addressing tail rotor blade cracks on Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44, R44 II, and R66 helicopters. It requires inspections and removal of certain part-numbered and serial-numbered tail rotor blades to prevent unsafe conditions. The directive applies to blades with part numbers C029-3 and F029-1 within specified serial number ranges.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R66
  • Robinson R44
  • Robinson R44 II

EASA SIB AIR-22-03

Mar 9, 2022

Orolia S.A.S (formerly Kannad) - Emergency Locator Transmitter Retention Strap Inspection

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) AIR-22-03 issued by the FAA addresses the potential issue of Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) becoming loose from their mounting brackets on Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22, R44, and R66 helicopters. The affected ELTs are the Kannad Integra AF Model S1851501-02 units manufactured by Orolia S.A.S (formerly Kannad). This bulletin provides information and recommendations to ensure proper retention strap inspection and maintenance to prevent ELT detachment.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Robinson R22
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R66

EASA SIB AIR-21-14

Sep 2, 2021

HeliSAS Autopilot Flight Control Computer / Garmin Primary Flight Display

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin AIR-21-14 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the HeliSAS autopilot system and Garmin Primary Flight Display (PFD) interface on Robinson R44-series and R66 helicopters. It highlights a potential issue where the HeliSAS autopilot may fail to disengage vertical or lateral guidance when a VHF NAV or glideslope flag appears on the Garmin PFD. This bulletin applies specifically to Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters equipped with both the HeliSAS autopilot and Garmin PFD.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R66

EASA SIB AIR-21-11

Jul 29, 2021

Rotorcraft Servo System - Pre-Take-Off Check

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: AIR-21-11 is an FAA informational bulletin addressing the rotorcraft servo system on Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66, R44, and R44 II helicopters equipped with D212-1, D212-5, and D212-6 hydraulic servos manufactured before April 2014. It highlights a potential issue with servo wear that can cause stiff cyclic controls during flight. This bulletin is not a mandatory directive but provides important safety information for operators of these specific Robinson helicopter models.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Robinson R44 (Raven)
  • Robinson R66

EASA AD US-2021-04-12

Mar 18, 2021

Tail Rotor Drive Shaft Forward Hanger Bearings - Installation / Replacement

Federal Register Volume 86, Number 43 (March 8, 2021) is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA addressing Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopters. It targets failures in the tail rotor drive shaft forward hanger bearings, requiring installation of a specific kit and removal or replacement of certain tail rotor drive shaft assemblies to mitigate unsafe conditions.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Robinson R66

EASA AD US-2019-07-02

May 16, 2019

Engine Oil - Tank Outlet Fitting - Inspection / Replacement

The Federal Register Volume 84, Number 71 Airworthiness Directive 2019-07-02 is a final rule issued by the FAA that applies to Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopters, serial numbers 0003 through 0789, 0791, 0794, and 0796. This directive requires inspection and possible replacement of the oil tank outlet fitting and installation of an oil tank angle to address broken internal baffles in the oil tank. The goal is to prevent engine failure due to loss of oil pressure and flow.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Robinson R66

EASA SIB SW-15-08R1

Apr 2, 2015

Robinson R44 series and R66 Helicopters — Main Rotor Blades

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB SW-15-08R1 is an FAA information bulletin addressing fatigue cracks in main rotor blades of Robinson Helicopter Company Model R44, R44 II, and R66 helicopters. It specifically concerns MRBs with part numbers C016-7 for R44 and R44 II, and F016-2 for R66 helicopters. The bulletin provides information on inspection and modification recommendations to improve blade safety.

Safety Information Bulletin
  • Robinson R44
  • Robinson R44 II
  • Robinson R66