EASA Regulations for MD Helicopters 369A

2 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting MD Helicopters 369A.

EASA AD US-2020-18-20

Main Rotor - Main Rotor Blade Leading Edge Abrasion Strip - Inspection

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-18-20 is a final rule addressing certain MD Helicopters Inc. models 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N equipped with specific main rotor blade part numbers fitted with 1.25 inch chord length nickel abrasion strips manufactured or installed by Helicopter Technology Company, LLC. The directive mandates inspections due to reports of abrasion strips detaching in flight, posing a safety risk. It requires tap inspections of the main rotor blade leading edge abrasion strips to detect damage or delamination.

Sep 25, 2020

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EASA AD US-2019-05-04

Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection

Federal Register Volume 84, Number 49 (March 13, 2019) Final Rule titled 'Main Rotor - Blades - Inspection' issues a new airworthiness directive (AD 2019-05-04) for MD Helicopters, Inc. models 369A, 369D, 369E, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N. The AD mandates inspections of specific main rotor blades (MRBs) for cracks to address safety concerns. It applies to helicopters equipped with Helicopter Technology Company, LLC MRB part numbers 369A1100, 369D21100, 369D21102, 369D21120, 369D21121, 369D21123, 500P2100, or 500P2300.

Apr 3, 2019