The FAA Just Widened Another Inspection Net — On a Helicopter Torque Tube

AD 2026-19-01 expands MD Helicopters Model 369-series, 500N, and 600N torque-tube inspections from a prior applicability list to an estimated 680 U.S. helicopters. The directive is necessary. FLEX AI™ does not replace this AD, and it does not inspect a torque tube bearing.