🚁FAA Airworthiness Directive for MD Helicopters
Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, LLC
Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MD Helicopters, LLC, Model 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A (Army OH- 6A), 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N helicopters. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of cracked tail rotor (T/R) pedal support brackets. This AD requires repetitively inspecting certain part-numbered T/R pedal support brackets and depending on the results, replacing the T/R pedal support bracket or refinishing any exposed areas. This AD also prohibits installing certain part-numbered T/R pedal support brackets. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Aviation Administration
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulatory directive mandates inspections and potential replacements of specific helicopter components, creating compliance costs and operational impacts for affected businesses, particularly those operating MD Helicopters. This affects their financial planning and operational viability.