AD 2002-23-16

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

AD Number
2002-23-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-375-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 70682

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Interference between the cockpit control wheels and the chart holder assembly could result in restricted movement of the control wheel travel when rotating the right- and left-wing-down, leading to reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace the Captain's and First Officer's chart holder assemblies on the cockpit control columns with new, improved assemblies.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes.

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