AD 97-12-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD900 Helicopters

AD Number
97-12-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-SW-17-AD
FR Citation
Federal Register: November 17, 1997 (Volume 62, Number 221)

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft MD Helicopters, Inc. MD900 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems MD900 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the adjustable collective drive link assembly (link assembly), part number 900C2010233-103 or -105, could result in loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Before further flight, remove the link assembly with part numbers 900C2010233-103 or -105 and replace it with the redesigned link assembly part number 900C2010233-107. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model MD900 helicopters with adjustable collective drive link assembly part numbers 900C2010233-103 or -105 installed.

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