Safety record in brief:4 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest May 2004)14 ADs may apply
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The pilot's failure to maintain proper rotor RPM during the hover landing and his inadequate remedial action, which resulted in the hard landing.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI04CA116)
The pilot receiving instruction failed to maintain the proper descent rate.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI02LA061)
The pilot's improper approach to landing A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's inadvertent settling with power.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI99LA157)
the student pilot's improper use of the collective and throttle controls and his failure to maintain adequate main rotor rpm during a practice autorotation.
From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for LAX95LA039)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.