AD 2002-03-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-9-81 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the weight-on-wheels spoiler lockout mechanism system and possible inactivation of the autospoiler actuator could result in the airplane overrunning the end of the runway during landing on a wet or icy runway.
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Required Actions
Revise the applicable Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to provide the flightcrew with the appropriate landing distance and flap positions, if applicable, for wet or icy runways. For certain airplanes, accomplish the previously optional terminating action.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 series airplanes, Model MD-88 airplanes, and Model MD-90-30 series airplanes.
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