AD 84-11-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369D | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. (HUGHES HELICOPTERS) Model 369D and 369E Helicopters |
| aircraft | MD Helicopters, Inc. | 369E | Airworthiness Directives; HUGHES HELICOPTERS, INC. (HUGHES HELICOPTERS) Model 369D and 369E Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Interference or binding of the longitudinal mixer control rod and doubler could cause possible loss of longitudinal cyclic control in flight.
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Required Actions
Inspect and comply with procedures a., b., and d. through k. under PART I of Hughes Helicopters, Inc. Mandatory Service Information Notice EN-13 or equivalent approved procedures. If control rod is damaged or clearance is less than 0.21 inch, comply with PART II of EN-13 or approved equivalent method. Alternative methods providing equivalent safety may be used with approval.
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Compliance Time
within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model 369D, Serial No. 110871D only, and Model 369E Helicopters, Serial Nos. 0001E through 0027E, 0029E through 0036E, and 0038E through 0043E, with longitudinal mixer control rod Part Number 369A7011 and doubler P/N 369D22509-51 installed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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