Safety record in brief:3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Dec 2022)17 ADs may apply1 service difficulty report
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The flight instructor’s inadequate remedial action while supervising the student pilot’s practice autorotation in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a dynamic rollover.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA23LA084)
A rough running engine as a result of an intermittent failure of the left magneto for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in a subsequent autorotation, impact with a sign, and rollover.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ERA16LA094)
The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the helicopter during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CEN10CA485)
These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-20-03 | Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters | Nov 29, 2024 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Only with: Governor controller P/N D270-1, Revision A through E inclusive, installed. |
| 2022-12-08 | Robinson Helicopter Company Helicopters | Jun 29, 2022 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Certain serial numbers: R22 BETA 4825–4857; R22 BETA 4860; R22 BETA 4861; R44 2625–2669; R44 30061; R44 30071–30080; … |
| 2013-19-06 | Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) | Nov 5, 2013 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Certain serial numbers: 0002–4271. Only with: Fuel shut-off valve P/N A670-1 revision A through H installed. |
| 2011-12-10 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model (Robinson) R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, R22 Mariner, R44… | Jul 5, 2011 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Only with: R22 models with main rotor blade P/N A016-4 installed; R44 models with main rotor blade P/N C016-2 or C016-5 installed. |
| 2010-24-03 | Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson) Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner… | Dec 29, 2010 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Certain serial numbers: R22 0002–3325; R22 Alpha 0002–3325; R22 Beta 0002–3325; R22 Mariner 0002–3325; R44 0001–1200; R44 II 0001–1200. Only with: Helicopters with more than 2,200 hours total time-in-service. |
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-10-21 | Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods | Jun 22, 2006 | Engine (O-360-J2A)Only with: ECi connecting rods P/N AEL11750 (forging P/N AEL11488) installed, rod serial numbers 54/6 and below, produced between January 2002 and January 2004. |
| 2006-06-16 | Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and… | Apr 27, 2006 | Engine (O-360-J2A)Only with: Engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. |
| 2005-19-11 | Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360… | Oct 21, 2005 | Engine (O-360-J2A)Only with: Engines rated at 300 HP or lower, manufactured new, rebuilt, or overhauled after March 1, 1999, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. |
| 2005-16-05 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model R-22 Series Helicopters | Aug 26, 2005 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Only with: Modified with a door assembly manufactured by Tech-Tool Plastics, Inc., in accordance with STC No. SR09189RC. |
| 2004-19-09 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22-Series Helicopters | Oct 7, 2004 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Only with: Main rotor blade P/N A016-1 or A016-2 installed. |
| 2003-04-04 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters | Mar 26, 2003 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Certain serial numbers: R22 …–3328. Only with: Pitch control assembly P/N A031-1, Revision J or prior, installed; serial numbers 3167, 3326, and 3327 excluded. |
| 2000-20-51 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters | Nov 22, 2000 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Only with: Yoke half assembly (yoke) P/N A203-5 installed. |
| 2000-08-09 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters | May 5, 2000 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Certain serial numbers: R22 0002–2862. Only with: Sprag clutch P/N A188-2, S/N 3708 through 3757, 3808 through 3893, or 3908 through 4207 inclusive, installed. |
| 99-07-17 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters | Apr 28, 1999 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Certain serial numbers: R22 0002–2862. Only with: With sprag clutch P/N A188-2, S/N 3708 through 3757, 3808 through 3893, and 3908 through 4207, installed. |
| 99-02-02 | Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) Model R22 Helicopters | Feb 1, 1999 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Only with: Forward flexplate P/N A947-1, revisions A through D, or P/N A193-1 installed. |
| 98-21-09 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters | Dec 9, 1998 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Certain serial numbers: R22 0002–1451 |
| 97-25-05 | Robinson Helicopter Company Model R22 Helicopters | Jan 12, 1998 | Airframe (R22 BETA)Certain serial numbers: R22 2571–2664 |
AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.
Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.
CUSTOMER REPORTED V-BELT SET P/N: A190-2 WAS DEFECTIVE. UPON INSPECTION V-BELT SET WERE FOUND TO BE STRETCHED BEYOND LIMITS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.