AD Amdt-39-10481

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369 (YOH-6A), 369A (OH-6A), 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, and 500N Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-10481
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-52-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 19653

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Various Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369 (YOH-6A), 369A (OH-6A), 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, and 500N Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the overrunning clutch assembly outer race could result in loss of engine drive to the rotor system and a subsequent forced landing.

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Required Actions

Replace all overrunning clutch outer races with airworthy ones, regardless of heat treatment numbers. The requirement applies to Model 500N helicopters which were not included in the previous AD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Models 369 (YOH-6A), 369A (OH-6A), 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, and 500N helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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