AD 2016-04-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD | Various | Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters Inc., Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
A pin remaining in service beyond its fatigue life, which could result in failure of a pin, loss of a main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or during the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first, review the maintenance records to determine the hours TIS of each pin P/N 369X1004-5 and whether there is a pin life limit listed. If the life limit is unknown or the pin has exceeded its life limit, remove the affected pin from service.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours time-in-service (TIS) or during the next annual inspection, whichever occurs first.
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Affected Aircraft
MD Helicopters Inc., Model 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N helicopters with an Aerometals main rotor blade attach pin (pin) part number (P/N) 369X1004-5 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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