New Empennage Design Approved by FAA for Robinson R22 Helicopter
Robinson Helicopter Company, a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has secured FAA approval for its new empennage design for the R22 helicopter.
- Robinson Helicopter Company, a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has secured FAA approval for its new empennage design for the R22 helicopter.
- The new empennage design includes a symmetric horizontal stabilizer and tailcone, now standard on all newly manufactured Robinson helicopters.
- The development and testing of the new empennage design spanned several years, resulting in enhanced handling characteristics during high-speed flight.
- View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240430140572/en/
With the certification of the R22 symmetrical stabilizer, Robinson’s entire fleet of helicopters is now FAA-certified with the new empennage design.