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AD/HU 369/80 - Bolts in Main Transmission

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This AD targets specified McDonnell Douglas (Hughes) and Kawasaki 369-series helicopters and spare bolts MS21250-04036, requiring operators to carry out the manufacturer’s service instruction notices (SIN DN-166, EN-57 or FN-45). Work must be done within 300 flight hours from 12 July 1990 or by 30 April 1991; affected spares may not be installed after 30 May 1991 unless treated. Owners/operators bear costs; the measure addresses potentially non‑standard bolts.

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AD/HU 369/80 - Bolts in Main Transmission

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA (Civil Aviation Regulations 1998), PART 39 - 105 CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITY

SCHEDULE OF AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES

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McDonnell Douglas (Hughes) and Kawasaki 369 Series Helicopters

AD/HU 369/80 Bolts in Main Transmission 7/90

Applicability: 1. All Model 369D, 369E serial numbers 0001E through 0352E and 369F/FF serial number 0001F through 0067FF series helicopters.

All spare MS21250-04036 bolts purchased from MDHC or directly from Air Industries since August 1988. Any spare transmission delivered prior to September 1989.

Requirement: Action in accordance with McDonnell Douglas SIN DN-166, EN-57 or FN-45, as applicable.

Compliance: For Helicopters: Unless previously carried out, within 300 hours time in service from 12 July 1990 or by 30 April 1991, whichever occurs first.

For Spares: Before installation on a helicopter after 30 May 1991.

Background: The manufacturer has advised that certain bolts may not meet industry standards.

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