AD 2000-15-15

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, Model MD-90-30, Model 717-200, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

AD Number
2000-15-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-89-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 48355

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, Model MD-90-30, Model 717-200, and Model MD-88 Airplanes
aircraft Lake Various Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, Model MD-90-30, Model 717-200, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Presence of metallic particles (including slivers, dust, shavings, and flakes) in the jackscrew assembly and surrounding area of the horizontal stabilizer, which could lead to excessive wear and loss of pitch trim capability.

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Required Actions

Inspect the jackscrew assembly and surrounding area for metallic particles; perform follow-on actions including repetitive inspections, testing of horizontal shutoff controls, and lubrication; take corrective actions such as removing dirt/grease, performing wear checks, adjusting systems, and replacing the jackscrew assembly if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 650 flight hours for initial inspection, with subsequent inspections every 2,000 flight hours.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, Model MD-90-30, Model 717-200, and Model MD-88 airplanes.

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