AD Amdt-39-11228
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | MD | Various | Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc (MDHI) Model 369D and E Helicopters |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of certain fork assemblies could cause loss of a tail rotor blade and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.
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Required Actions
Inspect and replace, if necessary, a certain four-bladed tail rotor fork assembly prior to further flight. Conduct repetitive inspections of certain fork assemblies at intervals not exceeding 50 hours time-in-service (TIS), and remove and replace, if necessary, each unairworthy fork assembly with an airworthy one before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Prior to further flight
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Affected Aircraft
MD Helicopters, Inc. Model 369D and E helicopters.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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