airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2025-09-05 · Effective 2025-10-10 · 90 FR 42807
Document
Document number
2025-17026
Federal Register citation
90 FR 42807
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
MD
Publication date
2025-09-05
Effective date
2025-10-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2024-2009
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain MD Helicopters, LLC, Model 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A (Army OH- 6A), 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, 369HE, 369HM, 369HS, 500N, and 600N helicopters. This AD was prompted by multiple reports of cracked tail rotor (T/R) pedal support brackets. This AD requires repetitively inspecting certain part-numbered T/R pedal support brackets and depending on the results, replacing the T/R pedal support bracket or refinishing any exposed areas. This AD also prohibits installing certain part-numbered T/R pedal support brackets. The FAA is issuing this AD to address the unsafe condition on these products.