Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, Inc., Model MD900 Helicopters
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-08-08 · Effective 2003-08-25 · 68 FR 47211
Document
Document number
03-19976
Federal Register citation
68 FR 47211
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
MD
Publication date
2003-08-08
Effective date
2003-08-25
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-SW-33-AD
Abstract
This document publishes in the Federal Register an amendment adopting Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-14-51, which was sent previously to all known U.S. owners and operators of the specified MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) helicopters by individual letters. This AD requires checking and inspecting each main rotor blade retention bolt (bolt) and replacing the bolt with an airworthy bolt if necessary. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent failure of a bolt, loss of main rotor blade, and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.