EASA AD US-2025-17-11
Rotors Flight Control - Tail Rotor Pedal Support Brackets - Repetitive Inspections
The Federal Register document titled "Rotors Flight Control - Tail Rotor Pedal Support Brackets - Repetitive Inspections" is a final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2025-17-11) issued by the FAA affecting MD Helicopters, LLC models 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A (Army OH-6A), 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N. This AD addresses multiple reports of cracked tail rotor pedal support brackets by requiring repetitive inspections and, depending on findings, replacement or refinishing of affected brackets. It also prohibits installation of certain magnesium cast tail rotor pedal support brackets to ensure continued airworthiness.