AD 2002-14-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | 717-200 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the spoiler hold-down actuator supports located on the left and right wing rear spars could lead to reduced spoiler hold-down capability, resulting in loss of the back-up protection of the spoiler float hold-down and unavailability of monitoring for an uncommanded spoiler movement.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracking of the spoiler hold-down actuator supports. Adjust the spoiler hold-down actuators. Replace cracked spoiler hold-down actuator supports with new, improved supports. Replace all spoiler hold-down actuator supports with new, improved supports to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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