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Robinson have issued a safety alert related to R22 main rotor blades.
http://robinsonheli.com/service_library/safety_alerts/r22_sa_a016_6_mr_blade_crack.pdf
robinsonheli.com http://robinsonheli.com/service_library/safety_alerts/r22_sa_a016_6_mr_blade_crack.pdf
CASA have issued an Airworthiness Bulletin on R22 Main Rotor Blades after another blade is found with a crack in it. Might be worthy of heeding their advice until an official line from Robinson.
https://www.casa.gov.au/file/177096/download?token=DV1pBlhi
Norwegian Aviation Authority issue limitation on commercial operations with EC225 helicopters after the fatal accident this afternoon at Bergen. http://www.luftfartstilsynet.no/incoming/SAFETY_DIRECTIVE_-_Airbus_Helicopters_EC225LP_-_Limitation_of_operations/BINARY/SAFETY%20DIRECTIVE%20-%20Airbus%20Helicopters%20EC225LP%20-%20Limitation%20of%20operations
CAA NZ Have lifted their ban on R44 flights with -7 blades, see their media statement herehttp://www.caa.govt.nz/public_and_media_info/caa_releases/med_rel_robinson_r44_2.pdf
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Robinson Helicopters have issued a safety alert related to R44 main rotor blades.
http://robinsonheli.com/service_library/safety_alerts/r44_c016-7_main_rotor_blade_crack_safety_alert.pdf
robinsonheli.com http://robinsonheli.com/service_library/safety_alerts/r44_c016-7_main_rotor_blade_crack_safety_alert.pdf
The UK AAIB have published a short press release on their progress on the accident that occurred involving EC135 G-SPAO in Glasgow last November.
http://www.aaib.gov.uk/cms_resources.cfm?file=/G-SPAO%20Press%20Release%20v2.pdf
The UK CAA have published an information notice on Aerodrome operating minima for IFR departures. Especially relevant to onshore corporate (and perhaps some public transport) pilots.
http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/33/SafetyNotice2014006.pdf
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