A-95-003
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
TO THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: Conduct flight, ground, simulation, and modeling tests to determine the responsiveness of the Robinson Helicopter Company R44 and R22 rotor systems in all flight conditions to ensure that any qualified pilot, including students approved for solo flight and low experience but rated helicopter pilots, may be expected to receive adequate warning of rotor system anomalous conditions and be capable of recovering from rotor system revolutions per minute decay or rotor system divergence safely when warned of anomalous conditions. (Superseded by A-96-9 through -13) (Urgent)
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration is asked to conduct flight, ground, simulation, and modeling tests on the Robinson Helicopter Company R44 and R22 rotor systems to verify that all qualified pilots, including student solo pilots and low-experience rated helicopter pilots, can receive adequate warning of rotor system anomalies and safely recover from rotor revolutions per minute decay or divergence.
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Details
| Status | Closed - Acceptable Action/Superseded |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Apr 2, 1996 |
| NTSB number | DCA95RA011 |
| Addressees | FAA |
External links
NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).