Robinson R44 12 year
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Robinson R44 12 year
So to start I live in Australia and a Robinson due its 12 year has to have it done to keep flying but many of the ads for R44's in the US say the ac is still serviceable but 12 yr not complied with, could someone explain, is it due to some obscure Part? in use, what am i missing?
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So to start I live in Australia and a Robinson due its 12 year has to have it done to keep flying but many of the ads for R44's in the US say the ac is still serviceable but 12 yr not complied with, could someone explain, is it due to some obscure Part? in use, what am i missing?
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Good summary, wrench1. It was a rather lengthy thread!
One additional point of clarification: even under the least rigorous Part 91 requirements, calendar life limited components in the Type Certificate must be replaced, so MRBs and TRBs are non-negotiable. I think about $60K USD is the going rate for the MRBs and TRBs together, including labor.
One additional point of clarification: even under the least rigorous Part 91 requirements, calendar life limited components in the Type Certificate must be replaced, so MRBs and TRBs are non-negotiable. I think about $60K USD is the going rate for the MRBs and TRBs together, including labor.
One additional point of clarification: even under the least rigorous Part 91 requirements, calendar life limited components in the Type Certificate must be replaced, so MRBs and TRBs are non-negotiable. I think about $60K USD is the going rate for the MRBs and TRBs together, including labor.
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So to start I live in Australia and a Robinson due its 12 year has to have it done to keep flying but many of the ads for R44's in the US say the ac is still serviceable but 12 yr not complied with, could someone explain, is it due to some obscure Part? in use, what am i missing?
Yes, but those life limited parts and inspections are listed and enforced under “Airworthiness Limitations” vs the “type certificate.” And given the context of the OPs post I think it is important to use the proper terminology for those who may not understand the FARs. But given the number of FAA LOIs out there, as the one above, there are a number of people on this side of the pond who are just as confused on the topic. Hence my question to you.
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