AD Amdt-39-11036

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, MD500N, and MD600N Helicopters

AD Number
Amdt-39-11036
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-SW-61-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 7498

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, MD500N, and MD600N Helicopters

Unsafe Condition

Pitting on the internal spline teeth of the input shaft coupling assembly could lead to failure of the spline teeth, loss of drive to the main rotor system, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time visual inspection of certain input shaft coupling assemblies for pitting. If pitting is found, repair or replace the affected components as specified.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems Model 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, MD500N, and MD600N helicopters.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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