AD 2001-25-51

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 Helicopters

AD Number
2001-25-51
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-SW-56-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 2318

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft MD Various Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the Integrated Instrument Display System (IIDS) during a helicopter hover operation, which could lead to total power failure and inability to monitor essential information and warning indications.

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Required Actions

Perform a dual power confirmation test on the IIDS. If the IIDS fails the test, replace it before further flight. Insert a revision to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual (RFM) as applicable. Remove the temporary revision when the IIDS is replaced and insert the applicable revision into the RFM.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight if the IIDS fails the power test.

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Affected Aircraft

MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 helicopters.

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