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Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter MD 900

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Aircraft model · Rotorcraft · Rotorcraft · registry code 3027375

Manufacturer (registry)
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS HELICOPTER
Model
MD 900
Registry code
3027375
Registered
9 aircraft
Type
Rotorcraft
Engines
2 · Turbo-shaft
Seats
8
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSH19NM
Holder
MD Helicopters LLC

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 23

1993Registered nowDeregistered2026

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 25

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1997In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 1

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Registered aircraft · 9

N368PAPapillon Airways Inc · Boulder City, NVBuilt 1994 · S/N 900-00012N806LBBrim Equipment Leasing LLC · Ashland, ORBuilt 1995 · S/N 900-00025N883NDDodson International Parts Inc · Rantoul, KSS/N 900-00010N900MDNevada Aircraft Corp · Henderson, NVS/N 900-00040N900MHBank Of Utah Trustee · Salt Lake City, UTBuilt 1993 · S/N 900-00008N902CHLester E Cox Medical Centers · Springfield, MOBuilt 1996 · S/N 900-00042N902GGHawcs International · Camarillo, CANon-citizen corporation, flight hours not reportedBuilt 1995 · S/N 900-00023N922SFAerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1995 · S/N 900-00022N931SFAerospace Trust Management LLC Trustee · Wilmington, DEBuilt 1996 · S/N 900-00031
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NTSB investigations · 3

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

Defining event, 2008 on

Of 1 case NTSB coded with a defining event. All defining events

In the probable cause, 2008 on

Findings NTSB made part of the probable cause. A case can have several. All findings

First occurrence, 1982 to 2007

Of 2 cases with NTSB’s older coding, defined in its coding manual.

NTSB WPR09IA070Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMD Helicopter MD 900 · Kamuela, HIThe separation of the endplate bolts for undetermined reasons, resulting in an in-flight separation of the right endplate. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's failure to provide sufficient guidance for endplate bolt installation.Dec 28, 2008 · N902AF · Minor damageNTSB LAX04LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas MD 900 · Mesa, AZfracture of a Tension-Torsion strap in the anti-torque fan due to progressive fiber failure of the composite strap material from compression and/or transverse shear stresses that occurred with repeated manipulation of the cockpit anti-torque control pedals…Sep 8, 2004 · N9016W · Substantial damageNTSB LAX04TA017Accident · No injuriesFinal reportMD Helicopter 900 · Fredonia, AZthe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the fatigue fracture and separation of the force limiting control rod (an integral part of the anti-torque system), which resulted in the helicopter's uncommanded yaw/spin and subsequent collision with terrain.Oct 16, 2003 · N179PA · Substantial damage
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FAA incident reports · 7

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

Incident 20081227853739IDoug MD900 · Kamuela, HIThe right hand end plate was installed without regard to the run on torque. A&P received counseling. Safety recommendation completed. Operator to fill out a SDR.Dec 27, 2008 · N902AF · Minor damageIncident 20080610835209IDoug MD900 · Mesa, AZ(-23) On 6-10-08, [privacy data omitted] along with mechanics [privacy data omitted], and [privacy data omitted] performed a maintenance check flight of N9016W to check auto rotation RPM following maintenance. Following these checks [privacy data omitted]…Jun 10, 2008 · N9016W · Minor damageAccident 20040908034889ADoug MD900 · Mesa, AZ(-23) Helicopter taxied from parking at Boeing Mesa airfield. It then performed several hovering maneuvers for approx. 10 minutes in the helicopter active runway area. The pilot then landed on helipad #3 for a short time to contact tower for take off…Sep 8, 2004 · N9016W · Substantial damageAccident 20031016025819ADoug MD900 · Grand Canyon, AZ(-23) On October 16, 2003, at approximately 4:50PM MDT, pappilon airways helicopter N179PA, sn 900-00021, an MD-900 had just completed a reconnaissance flight of the poplar fire complex on the north rim and was enroute to a landing zone on the north district…Oct 16, 2003 · N179PA · Substantial damageIncident 19971105043419IDoug MD900 · Flagstaff, AZNarrative: all time are approximate. Ratings cont. Airplane multiengine, rotorcraft-helicopter, instrument airplane. The flight was a FAA pilot verification of the 6000 lb. No hv capability of the aircraft at 7000 hd. FAA adams had completed three data…Nov 5, 1997 · N900MH · Minor damageIncident 19970910034569IDoug MD900 · Mesa, AZNarrative: during eec malfunction training student was st & level 70% torque. Inspector pilot rotated rt. Twist grip toward off just enough to get "eec man" light (approx. 1/8") and as light illuminated left eng torque/egt indicator strips went to maximum.…Sep 10, 1997 · N900MD · Minor damageIncident 19960408039229IDoug MD900 · Ruffsdale, PANarrative: on April 8, 1996 at 1330 hours, the crew of N9213P, an MD-900 helicopter experienced a failure of the lower drive link attaching bolt. The failure occurred during auto rotation instruction. Pilot reported the aircraft experienced severe vibrations…Apr 8, 1996 · N9213P · Minor damage
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Service difficulty reports · 435

SDR QMLA2025111620114Blade · delaminatedTRIM TAB SECTION ON MRB NR 4 WAS DISCOVERED TO BE DELAMINATED ON POST FLIGHT WALK AROUND. REMOVED AND REPLACED MRB.Nov 15, 2025 · N902CH · Doug MD900 · Main Rotor BladesSDR QMLA2018092718104Bolt · shearedMR DRIVE RING BOLT FOUND TO BE SHEARED DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION OF MR HEAD AND DRIVE SYSTEMSep 24, 2018 · N900UM · Doug MD900 · Main Rotor SystemSDR QMLA2018040718042Warning Light · false activationWHILE ENROUTE, THE TRANSMISSION CHIP LIGHT ILLUMINATED APPROXIMATEDLY FIFTEEN MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT. STAYED ON FOR ABOUT 15 SECONDS BEFORE GOING OUT. CAME BACK AND OUT THREE MORE TIMES BEFORE LANDING. THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE AND OIL PRESSURE REMAIApr 7, 2018 · N900UM · Doug MD900 · Main Rotor Gearbox
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STCs that may be installed · 59

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

STC SR04464NYInstallation of the iPad MountAvio Design Group Inc.STC SR09027RCInstallation of a liquid oxygen systemMD Helicopters LLCSTC SR00242DE-DInstallation of multipurpose cabin floor and seatsAir Methods LLC
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PMA parts · 1,000+

Current parts manufacturer approvals (PMA): parts the FAA has approved companies to make as replacements or modifications. Each record lists its models as free text; OpenAirDocs matched them to this model on its data sheet, so check the FAA record before relying on it. Newest first.

MDLDL-MD900ACVapor Cycle Air Conditioning SystemAir Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Aug 31, 2026MDLDL-MD900ACVapor Cycle Air Conditioning SystemAir Comm Corporation · PMA PQ0072NM · Modification part · Feb 10, 2025TA3195-2Heli-Preheat KitHartzell Propeller LLC · PMA PQ2040CE · Modification part · Apr 2, 2024
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  WHERE tcds_number IN ('H19NM')
    AND len(list_intersect(tcds_models, ['MD900'])) > 0
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The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

MD Helicopters MD 90011 registered aircraftRegistry code 3030004
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  LIMIT 12"

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