AD 2008-05-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD | Various | Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 600N Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the tailboom attachment fittings, leading to separation of the tailboom from the helicopter and subsequent loss of control.
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Required Actions
Modify the fuselage aft section to strengthen the tailboom attachment fittings and upper longerons. This action is required within the next 24 months.
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Compliance Time
Within 24 months of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 600N helicopters.
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