AD 2004-13-23

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-13-23
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-251-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 41419

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Various Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient engagement of the captain's and first officer's seat track locking pins caused by seat track misalignment, which could result in uncommanded movement of the seats during takeoff and landing, potentially interfering with the operation of the airplane and causing temporary loss of control.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection of the captain's and first officer's seat track locking pins for sufficient engagement, and take any applicable corrective actions as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-25A367, Revision 01, dated June 14, 2002. Any corrective actions must be completed before further flight.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-25A367, Revision 01, dated June 14, 2002, certificated in any category.

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