Safety issue
| Safety issue description | There was no Australian requirement for endorsement and recurrent training conducted on Robinson Helicopter Company R22/R44 helicopters to specifically address the preconditions for, recognition of, or recovery from, low main rotor RPM. |
|---|---|
| Issue number | AO-2008-062-SI-01 |
| Issue owner | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| Transport function | Aviation: General aviation |
| Date issue released | 07/07/2010 |
| Issue status justification | Depending on the out come of CASA's review, it can be expected that any action taken will address this safety issue. |
Safety action
| Action type | Proactive action |
|---|---|
| Action number | AO-2008-062-NSA-099 |
| Organisation | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| Action date | 07/07/2010 |
| Action description | The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has advised that it will review the requirements for initial pilot training and endorsement and recurrent training on all helicopters. This will include a review of the Helicopter Flight Instructors Manual. ATSB assessment of response/action The ATSB is satisfied that, depending on the outcome of CASA’s review, it could be expected that any action taken by CASA would address the safety issue. |
| Action status | Closed |