AD 2000-03-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-90-30 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) piston, which could result in failure of the pistons and consequent damage to the airplane structure and injury to flight crew, passengers, or ground personnel.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspections of the MLG piston to detect fatigue cracking. Repair the piston if fatigue cracking is detected.
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Compliance Time
Not specified in the provided text.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 series airplanes.
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