Transport i infrastruktura · 16/03/2010

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for MD Helicopters MD-900 Helicopters

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) for MD Helicopters, Inc. model MD-900 helicopters, requiring the replacement of a swashplate spherical slider bearing due to reports of cracks in the part. The directive aims to prevent fatigue failure and loss of control of the helicopter.