AD 2006-10-14
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-9-10 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes; Model MD-88 Airplanes; Model MD-90-30 Airplanes; and Model 717-200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks found in the area of the upper and lower stop pad support fittings of the cargo door pan on numerous airplanes.
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Required Actions
Inspect to determine the part number (P/N) of the upper and lower stop pad support fittings of all the lower cargo doors. Perform repetitive inspections of all early configuration stop pad support fittings. Take corrective action if necessary. Optional terminating action for repetitive inspections is provided.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of the AD for Group 2, 3, and 4 airplanes. For Model MD-90-30 and Model 717-200 airplanes, compliance times are changed to flight cycles. For airplanes that have not been inspected before the effective date of this AD, extend the compliance time from 300 flight hours to within 18 months after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes; Model MD-88 Airplanes; Model MD-90-30 Airplanes; and Model 717-200 Airplanes.
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