AD Amdt-39-10440

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369F and 369FF Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10440
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-03-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 16109

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369F and 369FF Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369F and 369FF Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the tail rotor control rod assembly during a proof-load test, which could lead to buckling of the rod assembly when subjected to ultimate jam loads, loss of tail rotor control, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Remove the tail rotor control rod assembly and replace it with an airworthy rod assembly.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369F and 369FF helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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