# Proposed AD FAA-2013-0380: Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson)

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-19-06
- Products: Robinson Helicopter
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 25, 2013, 78 FR 24371
- Comments due: June 24, 2013
- Became: [AD 2013-19-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-06)
- Docket: FAA-2013-0380 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2013-0380, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2012-SW-067-AD
- FR document: 2013-09771
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/cc/2c/cc2c23bdd95ba84d62c3bb036380cf6e0275096a05f3b54f2ebf558a14001a66 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2013-04-25/pdf/2013-09771.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/25/2013-09771/airworthiness-directives-robinson-helicopter-company-robinson
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1A0664DB2037787286257B58004BFE0E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2013-0380

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for Model R22, R22 Alpha, R22 Beta, and R22 Mariner helicopters with certain fuel shut-off valves installed. This proposed AD would require replacing the fuel shut-off valve with a newer design fuel shut-off valve. This proposed AD is prompted by three accidents that occurred because the fuel shut-off valve was inadvertently moved to the ``off'' position. The proposed actions are intended to prevent inadvertent closing of the fuel valve, which could result in engine power loss and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 25, 2013: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2013-09771, comments due Jun 24, 2013 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/04/25/2013-09771/airworthiness-directives-robinson-helicopter-company-robinson)

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