NTSB Issues Safety Recommendation to FAA Regarding Robinson R44 Pilot Training
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to update pilot instruction protocols for recognizing and mitigating main rotor mast-rocking vibrations.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to update pilot instruction protocols for recognizing and mitigating main rotor mast-rocking vibrations.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal safety recommendation, designated as A-11-086, addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration. This recommendation, associated with investigation report ANC09GA040, mandates that the Robinson Helicopter R44 pilot training program be revised. The specific objective of this revision is to provide pilots with comprehensive instruction in the recognition and mitigation of in-flight mast-rocking vibrations within the main rotor assembly. This directive aims to enhance safety standards by ensuring that pilot education covers these critical mechanical phenomena.