AD 2007-12-23
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD | Various | Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HS, 369HM, 500N, and OH-6A Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Crack that could result in the failure of a landing gear strut and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter during landing.
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Required Actions
Inspect each landing gear fairing support assembly, replace or rework certain forward and aft landing gear assemblies, and create an access hole to facilitate inspections and a recurring inspection.
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Compliance Time
Within 4 months
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Affected Aircraft
MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369A, 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HS, 369HM, 500N, and OH-6A helicopters, excluding those with Aerometals strut installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate No. SR00981LA.
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