Airworthiness Directives; MD Helicopters, LLC Helicopters
FAA proposes new AD for certain MD Helicopters models due to mechanical damage reports. Affects operators and repair stations.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Operators of MDHI Model 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, and 500N helicopters; Part 145 repair stations; Part 135/121 operators; flight schools; corporate flight departments. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Comments due within 30 days of publication (approx. July 31, 2026).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Aviation Maintenance & Airworthiness (FAA) continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
FAA proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring inspections and possible corrective actions for mechanical damage.
Who it affects
Operators of MDHI Model 369D, 369E, 369F, 369FF, 369H, and 500N helicopters; Part 145 repair stations; Part 135/121 operators; flight schools; corporate flight departments.
What you must do
Review proposed AD, submit comments by deadline, and prepare for compliance once finalized.
Deadline
Comments due within 30 days of publication (approx. July 31, 2026).
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