AD 2003-10-10

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes

AD Number
2003-10-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-309-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 28701

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas 717-200 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the rear spar of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify certain attachment holes in the rear spar of the left and right wings.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes.

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