AD 2002-10-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | Various | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and MD-90-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) shock strut pistons, which could result in failure during landing or jacking of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Replace certain main landing gear (MLG) shock strut piston assemblies with new or serviceable, improved assemblies.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and MD-90-30 airplanes.
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