AD 2005-07-18

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15F Airplanes Modified In Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA1993SO; and Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes in All-Cargo Configuration, Equipped With a Main-Deck Cargo Door

AD Number
2005-07-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18561
FR Citation
70 FR 17312

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-9-15F Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15F Airplanes Modified In Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA1993SO; and Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes in All-Cargo Configuration, Equipped With a Main-Deck Cargo Door

Unsafe Condition

Deficiencies related to the cargo loading system may exist, potentially leading to failure of components of the cargo loading system, failure of the floor structure, or shifting of cargo. These conditions could cause cargo to exceed load distribution limits or cause damage to the fuselage or control cables, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine the airplane's cargo configuration and report findings to the FAA. Revise certain manuals and manual supplements to specify cargo limitations for airplanes modified in accordance with STC SA1993SO or with a cargo configuration that deviates from the as-delivered configuration. Relocate all cargo restraints on the main cargo deck.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of May 11, 2005.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15F airplanes modified in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA1993SO; and Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes in all-cargo configuration, equipped with a main-deck cargo door.

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