AD 2003-24-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
People on board the airplane may strike their heads on exposed metal frames in the tailcone area, which could cause injury and delay or impede their evacuation during an emergency.
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Required Actions
Install ceiling panels and a protective pad in the tailcone emergency exit passageway. The actions must be accomplished in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-25-331, Revision 02, dated December 10, 2002.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model DC-9-31 airplanes with manufacturer's fuselage numbers 1039 and 1046, and Model DC-9-32 airplanes with manufacturer's fuselage numbers 0268 and 0505; certificated in any category.
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