AD 2008-08-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD | Various | Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 Series Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the welds in the directional control pedal assembly, leading to fatigue cracking and loss of directional control.
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Required Actions
Modify the pilot and co-pilot dual-control directional pedal assemblies, or the pilot single-control directional pedal assembly to prevent fatigue cracking in the welds.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
MD Helicopters, Inc. Model MD900 series helicopters.
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