# N530TH: 1996 Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-heli-369ff) (registry code 3027371, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Allison 250-C30 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c30-series) (registry code 03015)
- Data sheets: [TCDS H3WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/H3WE) (MD Helicopters LLC), [TCDS E1GL](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E1GL) (Rolls-Royce Corporation) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 0600FF
- Year built: 1996
- Type: Rotorcraft
- Engine type: Turbo-shaft
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: January 31, 1996
- Certificate issued: August 23, 2022
- Expires: August 31, 2029
- Mode S code: A6B21E
- Registered owner: [Heliservice LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HELISERVICE%20LLC)
- Location: [Wilmington, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Wilmington)
- Owner type: LLC
- Owner's area on the map: 39.7357° N, 75.5321° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs: center of Wilmington, DE, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=530TH
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N530TH

From the FAA registry file of October 20, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Allison 250-C30 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 65 in force

### Matched by airframe (Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF)

- [AD 2026-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-19-01): Rotorcraft flight control · MD Helicopters 369, 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A and 11 more. Effective Oct 20, 2026
- [AD 2025-17-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-17-11): tail rotor control system · MD Helicopters 369 (Army YOH-6A), 369A (Army OH-6A), 369D and 9 more. Effective Oct 10, 2025
- [AD 2024-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-20-07): Emergency Equipment; Emergency Flotation Section · Apical Emergency Float Kit, P/N 20498 (STC SR00780LA or 12 others). Effective Dec 5, 2024
- [AD 2023-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-11-07): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters 47, 206, 210 and 237 more. Effective Jun 22, 2023
- [AD 2021-22-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-22-11): Tail Rotor Control System · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 7 more. Effective Jan 10, 2022
- [AD 2020-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-18-20): Main Rotor Blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Oct 28, 2020
- [AD 2020-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-11-07): Main Rotor System · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369FF and 6 more. Effective Jun 30, 2020
- [AD 2019-05-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2019-05-04): Main Rotor Blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Apr 17, 2019
- [AD 2016-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-05-09): Fuel Quantity Indicating System · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Apr 15, 2016
- [AD 2016-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-15): Main Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Mar 31, 2016
- [AD 2013-19-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-24): Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Dec 5, 2013
- [AD 2013-05-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-05-16): Tailboom assembly · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Apr 30, 2013
- [AD 2008-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-15-03): Tail rotor (T/R) blade abrasion strip · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Sep 3, 2008
- [AD 2007-12-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-12-23): Landing gear fairing support assembly · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 7 more. Effective Jul 19, 2007
- [AD 2007-09-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-09-51): Tail rotor blade · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Jul 5, 2007
- [AD 2005-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-21-02): Main rotor blade (blade) · Main rotor blades P/N 500P2300-501/503/505 (Helicopter Technology STC SR01050LA or 2 others). Effective Nov 1, 2005
- [AD 2002-13-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-05-R1): Tail rotor gearbox · Aerometals tailboom, P/N 369X23500-505, 507 (STC SH5055NM or SH4801NM). Effective Feb 25, 2003
- [AD 2000-25-52](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-25-52): Main rotor blade · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Feb 6, 2001
- [AD 99-20-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-20-12): Bracket P/N 369F5190-1 · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369FF and 2 more. Effective Nov 4, 1999
- [AD 99-08-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-08-07): Engine Control And Warning System · MD Helicopters 369E, 369FF, 500N and 1 more. Effective Apr 21, 1999
- [AD 99-04-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-04-12): Input Shaft Coupling Assembly · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369FF and 3 more. Effective Mar 23, 1999
- [AD 98-21-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-12): Overrunning Clutch Retainer Inspection · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369FF and 1 more. Effective Oct 22, 1998
- [AD 98-15-26](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-15-26): Main Rotor Blade Cracking Inspection · MD Helicopters 369A, 369D, 369E and 8 more. Effective Aug 3, 1998
- [AD 98-07-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-07-19): Tail Rotor Control Rod Assembly · MD Helicopters 369F and 369FF. Effective May 7, 1998
- [AD 98-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-09-02): Overrunning Clutch Assembly Outer Race · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 8 more. Effective May 6, 1998
- [AD 97-15-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-15-08): Transmission Output Drive Gear · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 2 more. Effective Aug 4, 1997
- [AD 96-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-10-09): Blade Root End Crack Inspection · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 8 more. Effective May 29, 1996
- [AD 96-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-08-03): Hardpoint Assemblies · Hardpoints (Flight Trails Helicopters STC SH6080NM). Effective May 20, 1996
- [AD 95-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-03-13): Main Rotor Blade Attach Lugs · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Mar 21, 1995
- [AD 95-03-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-03-11): Tail Rotor Bade Inspection · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Mar 1, 1995
- [AD 94-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-24-04): Pitch Control Assembly · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Dec 13, 1994
- [AD 93-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-18-05): Fuel Vent Line · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 2 more. Effective Dec 21, 1993
- [AD 94-18-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-18-08): Tail Rotor Blade Inspection · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Jan 13, 1992
- [AD 91-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-08-02): Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective May 3, 1991
- [AD 90-24-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-24-07): Main Rotor Transmission Bolts · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Dec 10, 1990
- [AD 81-26-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-26-01-R1): Main Rotor Drive Shaft · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Oct 31, 1990
- [AD 90-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-19-02): Clutch Assembly · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Oct 5, 1990
- [AD 89-02-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-02-01-R1): Main Rotor Blade Strap Assemblies · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Jul 19, 1990
- [AD 90-12-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-12-03): Tail Rotor Bearing Assembly · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Jun 22, 1990
- [AD 90-01-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-01-08): Driveshaft Coupling · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990
- [AD 88-17-09 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-09-R1): Tail Rotor Transmission · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Dec 26, 1989
- [AD 89-23-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/89-23-14): Main Rotor Collective Tubes · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Dec 4, 1989
- [AD 87-18-12 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-18-12-R1): Main Rotor Transmission · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Jan 15, 1988
- [AD 87-18-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-18-11): Main Rotor Transmission And Drive Shaft · MD Helicopters 369D, 369E, 369F and 1 more. Effective Sep 1, 1987
- [AD 86-01-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-01-04): Tail Rotor Blades · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 7 more. Effective Feb 14, 1986
- [AD 80-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/80-08-04): Auxiliary Fuel System · Chadwick C-20 auxiliary fuel system (Phoenix Air-Atlanta STC SH129WE or SH139WE). Effective Apr 17, 1980

### Matched by engine (Allison 250-C30 series)

- [AD 2018-13-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-13-01): Turbine Governor · Rolls-Royce 250-C10 (T63-A-5), 250-C18, 250-C18A and 24 more. Effective Aug 16, 2018
- [AD 2006-20-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-20-07): Adds an additional life limit for third- and fourth-stage turbine wheels · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30G, 250-C30G/2 and 11 more. Effective Nov 2, 2006
- [AD 2006-16-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-04): Inspection of the fuel nozzle screen · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006
- [AD 2004-24-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-04): Hydromechanical unit (HMU) Power Lever Angle (PLA) potentiometer · Rolls-Royce 250-C30R/3, 250-C30R/3M, 250-C47B and 1 more. Effective Jan 3, 2005
- [AD 98-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-24-28): Main Fuel Control Bellows · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 36 more. Effective Jan 7, 1999
- [AD 96-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-19-01): Superior Air Parts Manufacture Approval (PMA) Bearings · Rolls-Royce 250-B15G, 250-B17F, 250-B17F/1 and 17 more. Effective Sep 26, 1996
- [AD 88-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-17-01): Fuel Controls · Rolls-Royce 250-B17, 250-B17B, 250-B17C and 26 more. Effective Mar 1, 1989
- [AD 88-07-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-07-06): Gas Producer Support Pressure Oil Tube Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30M, 250-C30P and 2 more. Effective Mar 30, 1988
- [AD 86-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-20-13): External Splines · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B, 250-C28C, 250-C30 and 9 more. Effective Dec 3, 1986
- [AD 86-19-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-19-12): Gas Producer Turbine Rotor · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30G, 250-C30G/2 and 7 more. Effective Oct 3, 1986
- [AD 85-25-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-25-07-R1): Outer Combustion Case Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C28, 250-C28B, 250-C28C and 10 more. Effective Aug 15, 1986
- [AD 85-25-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-25-08): Compressor Mount Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B, 250-C28C, 250-C30 and 2 more. Effective Jan 6, 1986
- [AD 84-24-54 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-24-54-R2): Gas Producer Turbine Rotor · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30P, 250-C30R (T703-AD-700) and 1 more. Effective Jan 6, 1986
- [AD 85-06-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/85-06-51): Magnetic Plugs · Rolls-Royce 250-C30 and 250-C30S. Effective May 10, 1985
- [AD 84-17-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/84-17-51): Turbine Rotor Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C30 and 250-C30S. Effective Dec 26, 1984
- [AD 81-13-12 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-13-12-R1): 4th Stage Turbine Nozzle Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-C30, 250-C30P and 250-C30S. Effective Sep 26, 1983
- [AD 82-24-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-24-05): Control Assembly and Power Turbine Governor Assembly · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 43 more. Effective Nov 26, 1982
- [AD 79-16-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-16-06): Accessory Drive Gearbox · Rolls-Royce 250-C28, 250-C28B, 250-C28C and 10 more. Effective Jan 11, 1980
- [AD 79-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-06-05): Overspeed Control System · Rolls-Royce 250-C28B and 250-C30. Effective Mar 26, 1979

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2024-23-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-23-06) (historical): Rotorcraft Flight Control · MD Helicopters 369, 369A, 369D and 11 more. Effective Dec 24, 2024
- [AD 2021-23-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-23-13) (historical): Ground Proximity System · Airbus Helicopters K-225, K-190A, K-240 and 237 more. Effective Dec 9, 2021
- [AD 2003-08-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-51) (historical): Tail rotor blade pitch horn (pitch horn) · MD Helicopter 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more. Effective Jul 17, 2003
- [AD 2002-13-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-05) (historical): Tail rotor gearbox · Modification of tailboom attaching hardware (Aerometals STC SH4801NM or SH5055NM). Effective Aug 1, 2002
- [AD 2000-24-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-51) (historical): Blade Spar · MD Helicopter 369A, 369D, 369E and 6 more
- [AD 2004-24-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-24-09) (historical): Fuel nozzle · Rolls-Royce 250-B15A, 250-B15E, 250-B15G and 40 more. Effective Jan 5, 2005
- [AD 2003-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-13-10) (historical): Hydromechanical unit (HMU) power lever angle (PLA) · 250-C30R/3, 250-C30R/3M, 250-C47B and 1 more. Effective Jul 15, 2003

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB AIR-21-19R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-19R1): AERIAL TOW EQUIPMENT, Side Pull Hook. Issued Nov 29, 2021
- [SAIB SW-12-45](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-12-45): Garmin Model 400W/500W Series GPS-WAAS Navigation System. Issued Oct 3, 2012
- [SAIB NE-06-52](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-52): . Issued Jul 6, 2006
- [SAIB AIR-21-19](https://openairdocs.org/saib/AIR-21-19) (historical): AERIAL TOW EQUIPMENT, Side Pull Hook. Issued Nov 29, 2021
- [SAIB NE-06-12](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-06-12) (historical): . Issued Dec 2, 2005

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N530TH.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N530TH.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft.

## Related

- Other Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-heli-369ff/aircraft.md
- STCs for the Mcdonnell Douglas Heli 369FF: https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-heli-369ff/stcs.md
- The Allison 250-C30 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/allison-250-c30-series.md

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