AD 2004-11-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | Various | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in the baseline structure could compromise the structural integrity of the airplanes as they approach the manufacturer's original fatigue design life goal.
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Required Actions
Implement a program of structural inspections of baseline structure to detect and correct fatigue cracking. Inspect principal structural elements (PSEs) prior to specified thresholds or within 18 months after the effective date of the AD. Revise the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAs) to incorporate the inspection program.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes.
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