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AD/R22/2 - Tailcone Support Structure - Inspection

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Requires dye‑penetrant inspections of the tailcone support tubes and welds on Robinson R22 helicopters S/N 0002–0082 (initial before 110 hours TIS, then every 100 hours) and mandates specific NAS nuts/bolts and pal nuts when reassembling P/N A‑023 tailcone assemblies. Owners/operators bear inspection, repair and parts costs; the directive aims to prevent tailcone loss from fractured tubes or welds.

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AD/R22/2 - Tailcone Support Structure - Inspection

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

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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Robinson R22 Series Helicopters

AD/R22/2 Tailcone Support Structure - Inspection 2/81

Applicability: All models R22 with S/Nos. 0002 to 0082.

Requirement: To prevent loss of the tailcone resulting from supporting framework tube or tube weld fractures accomplish the following:

Using a dye penetrant technique inspect the tubes and welds for cracks per methods of, and in the areas identified as Items 1 to 4 of the figure of Robinson SB No. B-4.

2. On reassembling the P/N A 023 tailcone assembly use the following new parts: NAS - 679-A4 nut (5 each)

NAS - 1304-22 bolt (4 each)

NAS - 1304-3 bolt (1 each)

Pal Nuts (5 each)

Note: FAA AD 80-24-01 Amdt. 39-3975 refers.

Compliance: Initially inspect before achieving 110 hours time in service after manufacture and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 100 hours time in service.

Background: Cracks may develop in the tailcone support structure during normal service.

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