AD 2000-01-17

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-01-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-209-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 2861

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-90 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of certain longerons and the attaching frames of the lower left nose, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and consequent loss of pressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time detailed visual inspection to detect fatigue cracking of certain longerons and the attaching frames of the lower left nose, and repair if necessary. Install a preventive modification.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90 series airplanes.

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