AD 2004-05-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-90-30 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the main landing gear (MLG) piston, which could result in failure of the pistons, consequent damage to the airplane structure, and injury to flightcrew, passengers, or ground personnel.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Inspect the main landing gear (MLG) piston for fatigue cracking using fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspections. Replace the MLG shock strut piston assemblies with new or serviceable improved assemblies. Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) as necessary.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes with specific main landing gear (MLG) piston part numbers.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.