On 23 Apr 2004 11:56:47 -0700, (rotortrash)
wrote:

This is a huge shafting of R22 owners and a windfall
for RHC. Please read the Australian story on this link. It will open
your eyes. Then write your congressman and ask for an investigation.

If you don't like the selected corrective action of this AD you have
choices. Here are a few:

1. Do the AD if your aircraft falls into the ones targeted
2. Don't fly, hold off and see if the AD changes – this could be never
to a few weeks.
3. Call the number at the bottom of the AD and voice your case why you
feel the action required of the AD is wrong and how they might better
deal with the problem being addressed. In most cases, if not all, you
better have some real data, evidence that your way is better in order
for it to be considered at all. Believe it or not, if you have the
data/evidence they will listen.

The problem has nothing to do with composite like someone suggested.
It's water and corrosion. Here is the statement from the AD:
"Investigation revealed that corrosion from water penetration
initiated a fatigue crack in a blade."

I would suggest the holding off, if you can and see what happens.
They may come up with a change.

Eric D