AD 90-01-08

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)

AD Number
90-01-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
89-ASW-10
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369 Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369A Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369D Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369E Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369F Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369FF Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369H Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369HE Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369HM Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. 369HS Airworthiness Directives: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 Series Helicopters (including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A)

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the engine-to-transmission driveshaft coupling, specifically MDHC Part Number 369H5660 with serial numbers 5200 through 5309, could result in loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Inspect couplings (MDHC P/N 369H5660) to determine serial numbers within 25 hours' time in service or 120 days after the effective date. Replace couplings with serial numbers 5200-5309 using airworthy parts. Record compliance and serial numbers of deficient couplings in AD and maintenance records.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 25 hours' time in service or within 120 days after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER COMPANY (MDHC) Model 369 series helicopters including Models YOH-6A and OH-6A, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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