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AD/R22/18 - Actuator Drive Screw A506-1 - Replacement

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This is a mandatory safety order (an Airworthiness Directive) requiring owners of specific Robinson R22 helicopters to replace a potentially dangerous part.

Who it affects: Owners and operators of Robinson R22 helicopters fitted with A051 series actuators with serial numbers 152 through 346.

What you must do: Replace the A506-1 actuator drive screw according to the manufacturer's Service Bulletin 32. This must be done within 25 hours of flight time or by 31 August 1983, whichever comes first.

Why it matters: The manufacturer discovered that some drive screws were faulty. This directive prevents potential mechanical failures that could compromise flight safety.

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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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AD/R22/18 Actuator Drive Screw A506-1 - Replacement 9/83

Applicability: All Robinson R22 models fitted with A051 series actuators, S/No. 152 through 346 (actuator serial numbers).

Requirement: Robinson Service Bulletin 32.

Compliance: Within 25 hours time in service or the 31st August 1983 whichever is the sooner.

Background: The manufacturer advises that there are a number of actuators in service which may have faulty drive screws installed.

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