Robinson Mandates Tail Rotor Inspections, Replacements
Loose tail rotor tips prompted a Robinson service bulletin affecting all of its helicopter models.
Robinson R66 helicopter in flight over city
Robinson Helicopter has issued service bulletins for each of its helicopter models mandating recurrent preflight inspections of tail rotor blades and replacement of affected blades, prompted by reports of “tail rotor blade tips coming loose due to corrosion at the bond." (Photo: Robinson Helicopter)