AD Amdt-39-10081

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D, E, F, FF, 500N, AH-6, and MH-6 Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10081
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-02-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 38447

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D, E, F, FF, 500N, AH-6, and MH-6 Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Spalled or fractured gear teeth in the transmission output drive gears, most occurring during high-power or external-lift operations.

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Required Actions

Replace certain transmission output drive gears. The replacement must be accomplished using approved methods and data.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D, E, F, FF, 500N, AH-6, and MH-6 helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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