AD 2004-07-14

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15, DC-9-31, and DC-9-32 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-07-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-60-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 17909

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15, DC-9-31, and DC-9-32 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the corners and upper center of the door cutout of the aft pressure bulkhead, which could result in rapid decompression of the fuselage and reduced structural integrity.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive visual and x-ray inspections of the upper and lower corners and upper center of the door cutout of the aft pressure bulkhead. Perform corrective actions if cracks are detected. Modify the ventral aft pressure bulkhead for certain airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15, DC-9-31, and DC-9-32 airplanes.

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