Maintenance and Modifications
EASA approves Airwolf's Robinson blade fix
The European Aviation Safety Agency has granted approval of a recent FAA-approved rotor blade tape installation STC for Robinson R22s and R44s.

The European Aviation Safety Agency has granted approval of a recent FAA-approved rotor blade tape installation STC for Robinson R22s and R44s. Airworthiness Directive 2007-26-12 was issued to address delamination of the helicopters’ main rotor blades.

Subsequently Airwolf Aerospace’s patented blade tape solution won the final authority by the FAA of an Alternative Method of Compliance (AMOC). Both the EASA and FAA confirm that installation of Airwolf’s product provides approved levels of safety.

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