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A Robinson Helicopter experienced a failure of an NAS1304-16 AF bolt installed in the tail rotor controls of an R22 helicopter. Examination indicated the bolt failed due to hydrogen embrittlement which occurred during cadmium plating. In-flight failure of this bolt could be catastrophic.
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