AD 2007-25-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | Various | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in the fuselage skin at the upper corners of the forward passenger doorjamb, which could lead to loss of overall structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracking of the fuselage skin at the upper corners of the forward passenger doorjamb using low-frequency or high-frequency eddy current inspection, as applicable. Install or replace doublers as necessary and perform all applicable repairs. If cracks are found, repair using an approved method before further flight.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified compliance times after the effective date of the AD, or within 90 days after the effective date for Configuration 4 airplanes.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81) and DC-9-82 (MD-82) airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-53A298, dated August 1, 2006.
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