AD 2008-03-12
Recurring
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-52 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-53 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-55 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-54 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-55 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-33F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-41 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-51 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-88 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8- 12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, - 60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the captain's rudder pedal brackets before reaching the initial inspection threshold identified in the existing AD.
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Required Actions
Initial inspection at a reduced threshold, removal of an inspection option, and lengthening of repetitive inspection intervals. For certain airplanes, replacing the rudder pedal bracket assemblies with new, improved parts to terminate repetitive inspections.
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Compliance Time
Not specified in the provided text.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-50, -60, -60F, -70, -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes. The existing AD currently requires an initial general visual or dye penetrant inspection, repetitive dye penetrant inspections, and replacement, as necessary, of the rudder pedal bracket. The existing AD also currently requires, for certain airplanes, replacing the rudder pedal bracket assemblies with new, improved parts, which would terminate the repetitive inspections. For certain airplanes, this new AD requires initial inspection at a reduced threshold, removes an inspection option, and lengthens the repetitive inspection intervals. This AD results from reports of failures of the captain's rudder pedal brackets before reaching the initial inspection threshold identified in the existing AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the rudder pedal bracket assembly, which could result in the loss of rudder and braking control at either the captain's or first officer's position.
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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 5, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 6578-6582]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: E8-1813]
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Federal Aviation Administration
14 CFR Part 39
[Docket No. FAA-2007-29061; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-243-AD;
Amendment 39-15362; AD 2008-03-12]
RIN 2120-AA64
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-
12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43
Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50, -60, -
60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes; Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and
-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; and Model MD-88 Airplanes
AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of
Transportation (DOT).
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive
(AD), which applies to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes. The
existing AD currently requires an initial general visual or dye
penetrant inspection, repetitive dye penetrant inspections, and
replacement, as necessary, of the rudder pedal bracket. The existing AD
also currently requires, for certain airplanes, replacing the rudder
pedal bracket assemblies with new, improved parts, which would
terminate the repetitive inspections. For certain airplanes, this new
AD requires initial inspection at a reduced threshold, removes an
inspection option, and lengthens the repetitive inspection intervals.
This AD results from reports of failures of the captain's rudder pedal
brackets before reaching the initial inspection threshold identified in
the existing AD. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the
rudder pedal bracket assembly, which could result in the loss of rudder
and braking control at either the captain's or first officer's
position.
DATES: This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008.
The Director of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by
reference of certain publications listed in the AD as of March 11,
2008.
On May 16, 2006 (71 FR 18201, April 11, 2006), the Director of the
Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of certain
other publications listed in the AD.
ADDRESSES: For service information identified in this AD, contact
Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood
Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service
Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024).
Examining the AD Docket
You may examine the AD docket on the Internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>; or in person at the Docket Management Facility
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal
holidays. The AD docket contains this AD, the regulatory evaluation,
any comments received, and other information. The address for the
Docket Office (telephone 800-647-5527) is the Document Management
Facility, U.S. Department of Transportation, Docket Operations, M-30,
West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.,
Washington, DC 20590.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wahib Mina, Aerospace Engineer,
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137;
telephone (562) 627-5324; fax (562) 627-5210.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Discussion
The FAA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend 14
CFR part 39 to include an AD that supersedes AD 2006-07-25, amendment
39-14552 (71 FR 18201, April 11, 2006). The existing AD applies to
certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes. That NPRM was published in the
Federal Register on August 31, 2007 (72 FR 50284). That NPRM proposed
to retain the requirements of AD 2006-07-25. That NPRM also, for
certain airplanes, proposed to reduce certain initial inspection
thresholds, remove an inspection option, and lengthen certain
repetitive inspection intervals.
Comments
We provided the public the opportunity to participate in the
development of this AD. We have considered the comments that have been
received on the NPRM.
Request To Clarify Repetitive Inspections
Air Transport Association (ATA), on behalf of its member American
Airlines, requests that we clarify paragraphs (h) and (l) of the NPRM.
These paragraphs specify repetitive inspections to continue based on
the part number of the replaced rudder pedal bracket assemblies in
accordance with paragraph (g) or (k) of the NPRM. The commenters state
that the referenced rudder pedal bracket assemblies should be clarified
to indicate that repetitive inspections apply only to rudder pedal
bracket assemblies that are of the same part number as the ones
inspected.
We agree with the request for the reasons stated. The intent of the
replacement in paragraphs (h) and (l) of the NPRM is to replace the
rudder pedal bracket assemblies with a part that has the same part
number as the part inspected. Therefore, we have revised paragraph (h)
and (l) of the AD to replace the words ``new part'' with ``same part
number as the one inspected.''
Request To Clarify Inspection Criteria in Paragraph (j) of the NPRM
ATA, on behalf of its member ASTAR Air Cargo, requests that we
clarify the inspection criteria in paragraph (j) of the NPRM. The
commenters note that paragraph (j) of the NPRM specifies a special
detailed inspection in accordance with McDonnell Douglas
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DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989; or
Revision 5, dated February 18, 1993. The commenters point out that the
service bulletins do not have any inspection criteria listed.
We agree with the commenters that the paragraph needs
clarification. The intent of paragraph (j) of the AD is to specify a
general visual inspection and penetrant inspection for Category 2
airplanes in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service
Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1. Revision 1 of that service bulletin
contains the inspection criteria. The intent of paragraph (j) was to
specify a special detailed inspection for Category 4 airplanes in
accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7,
dated August 29, 2006. Revision 7 of that service bulletin contains the
inspection criteria. We have revised paragraph (j) of the AD to clarify
the requirements.
Request To Clarify Compliance Time in Paragraph (j)(1) of the NPRM
ATA, on behalf of its member ASTAR Air Cargo, also notes that
paragraph (j)(1) of the NPRM specifies a compliance time of within
40,000 total landings or 30 days after the effective date of the AD,
whichever occurs later. The commenters state that paragraph (j)(1)
should refer instead to 40,000 total landings on the installed part.
We agree with the commenters. McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service
Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1, and Revision 5, specify a compliance time
based on the accumulation of 40,000 total landings on the bracket
assembly. We have revised paragraph (j)(1) of the AD to specify that
the compliance time is 40,000 total landings on the installed part.
Conclusion
We have carefully reviewed the available data, including the
comments that have been received, and determined that air safety and
the public interest require adopting the AD with the changes described
previously. We have determined that these changes will neither increase
the economic burden on any operator nor increase the scope of the AD.
Costs of Compliance
There are about 1,840 airplanes of the affected design in the
worldwide fleet. The following table provides the estimated costs for
U.S. operators to comply with this AD. The replacements are applicable
only to Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -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; and Model MD-88 airplanes.
Estimated Costs
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Average
Work labor Number of U.S.-
Action hours rate per Parts Cost per airplane registered airplanes Fleet cost
hour
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General visual inspection (required 3 $80 None............... $240, per inspection 250.................... $60,000, per
by AD 2006-07-25). cycle. inspection cycle.
Dye penetrant (special detailed) 5 80 None............... $400, per inspection 946.................... $378,400, per
inspection (required by AD 2006-07- cycle. inspection cycle.
25).
Replacements (required by AD 2006-07- 9 80 $9,466............. $10,186............... up to 946.............. up to $9,635,956.
25).
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Authority for This Rulemaking
Title 49 of the United States Code specifies the FAA's authority to
issue rules on aviation safety. Subtitle I, Section 106, describes the
authority of the FAA Administrator. Subtitle VII, Aviation Programs,
describes in more detail the scope of the Agency's authority.
We are issuing this rulemaking under the authority described in
Subtitle VII, Part A, Subpart III, Section 44701, ``General
requirements.'' Under that section, Congress charges the FAA with
promoting safe flight of civil aircraft in air commerce by prescribing
regulations for practices, methods, and procedures the Administrator
finds necessary for safety in air commerce. This regulation is within
the scope of that authority because it addresses an unsafe condition
that is likely to exist or develop on products identified in this
rulemaking action.
Regulatory Findings
We have determined that this AD will not have federalism
implications under Executive Order 13132. This AD will not have a
substantial direct effect on the States, on the relationship between
the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities among the various levels of government.
For the reasons discussed above, I certify that this AD:
(1) Is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under Executive
Order 12866;
(2) Is not a ``significant rule'' under DOT Regulatory Policies and
Procedures (44 FR 11034, February 26, 1979); and
(3) Will not have a significant economic impact, positive or
negative, on a substantial number of small entities under the criteria
of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
We prepared a regulatory evaluation of the estimated costs to
comply with this AD and placed it in the AD docket. See the ADDRESSES
section for a location to examine the regulatory evaluation.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 39
Air transportation, Aircraft, Aviation safety, Incorporation by
reference, Safety.
Adoption of the Amendment
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Accordingly, under the authority delegated to me by the Administrator,
the FAA amends 14 CFR part 39 as follows:
PART 39--AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES
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1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.
Sec. 39.13 [Amended]
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2. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amends Sec. 39.13 by
removing amendment 39-14552 (71 FR 18201, April 11, 2006) and by adding
the following new airworthiness directive (AD):
2008-03-12 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-15362. Docket No. FAA-
2007-29061; Directorate Identifier 2006-NM-243-AD.
Effective Date
(a) This AD becomes effective March 11, 2008.
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Affected ADs
(b) This AD supersedes AD 2006-07-25.
Applicability
(c) This AD applies to the airplanes identified in Table 1 of
this AD, certificated in any category.
Table 1.--Applicability
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McDonnell Douglas-- As identified in--
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Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert
DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and Service Bulletin A27-273,
DC-8-43 airplanes; Model DC-8-51, DC-8- Revision 5, dated February
52, DC-8-53, and DC-8-55 airplanes; Model 18, 1993.
DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 airplanes; Model DC-
8-61, DC-8-62, and DC-8-63 airplanes;
Model DC-8-61F, DC-8-62F, and DC-8-63F
airplanes; Model DC-8-71, DC-8-72, and DC-
8-73 airplanes; Model DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F,
and DC-8-73F airplanes.
Model DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, Boeing Alert Service
DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F airplanes; Model DC- Bulletin DC9-27A307,
9-21 airplanes; Model DC-9-31, DC-9-32, Revision 7, dated August
DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, DC-9-33F, DC-9- 29, 2006.
34, DC-9-34F, and DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-9B)
airplanes; Model DC-9-41 airplanes; Model
DC-9-51 airplanes; Model DC-9-81 (MD-81),
DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-
9-87 (MD-87) airplanes; and Model MD-88
airplanes.
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Unsafe Condition
(d) This AD results from reports of failures of the captain's
rudder pedal brackets before reaching the initial inspection
threshold identified in AD 2006-07-25. We are issuing this AD to
prevent failure of the rudder pedal bracket assembly, which could
result in the loss of rudder and braking control at either the
captain's or first officer's position.
Compliance
(e) You are responsible for having the actions required by this
AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the
actions have already been done.
Service Information and Airplane Categories
(f) The term ``service bulletin,'' as used in this AD, means the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
identified in Table 2 of this AD. The term ``airplane category,'' as
used in this AD, means the category identified in Table 2 of this
AD.
Table 2.--Service Information and Airplane Categories
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Called
For Model-- airplane Use--
category--
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(1) DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, 1 McDonnell Douglas DC-8
DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8- Alert Service
41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Bulletin A27-273,
airplanes; Model DC-8-51, DC-8- Revision 1, dated May
52, DC-8-53, and DC-8-55 16, 1989; or Revision
airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and 5, dated February 18,
DC-8F-55 airplanes; Model DC-8- 1993.
61, DC-8-62, and DC-8-63
airplanes; Model DC-8-61F, DC-8-
62F, and DC-8-63F airplanes;
Model DC-8-71, DC-8-72, and DC-
8-73 airplanes.
(2) DC-8-71F, DC-8-72F, and DC-8- 2
73F airplanes.
(3) DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, 3 McDonnell Douglas DC-9
DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Alert Service
airplanes; Model DC-9-21 Bulletin A27-307,
airplanes; Model DC-9-31, DC-9- Revision 1, dated May
32, DC-9-32 (VC-9C), DC-9-32F, 16, 1989; or Boeing
DC-9-33F, DC-9-34, DC-9-34F, Alert Service
and DC-9-32F (C-9A, C-9B) Bulletin DC9-27A307,
airplanes; Model DC-9-41 Revision 7, dated
airplanes; Model DC-9-51 August 29, 2006,
airplanes. after the effective
date of this AD, only
Revision 7 may be
used.
(4) DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD- 4
82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-
87 (MD-87) airplanes; and Model
MD-88 airplanes.
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Requirements of AD 2006-07-25
Initial Inspection Threshold
(g) For airplane categories 1, 3, and 4, prior to the
accumulation of 40,000 total landings or within 30 days after July
5, 1989 (the effective date of AD 89-14-02, amendment 39-6245, which
was superseded by AD 2006-07-25), whichever occurs later: Perform
either a general visual inspection, dye penetrant inspection, or
special detailed inspection (eddy current with dye penetrant or just
dye penetrant), as applicable, for cracking of the captain's and
first officer's rudder pedal bracket, part numbers (P/N) 5616067 and
5616068, respectively, in accordance with the Accomplishment
Instructions of the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 2
of this AD. After the effective date of this AD, only the special
detailed inspection specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC9-
27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29, 2006, may be used for airplanes
identified in Revision 7. For airplane category 4: Do the inspection
required by this paragraph until the inspection required by
paragraph (j) of this AD is accomplished.
Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection
is: ``A visual examination of an interior or exterior area,
installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or
irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching
distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to
ensure visual access to all surfaces in the inspection area. This
level of inspection is made under normally available lighting
conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or
droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or
doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain
proximity to the area being checked.''
(1) If an initial general visual inspection is accomplished, and
no crack is found, perform a dye penetrant inspection of the rudder
pedal bracket assembly within 180 days after the general visual
inspection, and thereafter accomplish dye penetrant inspections at
intervals not to exceed 12 months or 2,500 landings, whichever
occurs earlier. For airplane categories 3 and 4, repeat at this
interval until the inspection required by paragraph (k) of this AD
is accomplished.
(2) If an initial dye penetrant inspection is accomplished, and
no crack is found, accomplish repetitive dye penetrant inspections
at intervals not to exceed 12 months or 2,500 landings, whichever
occurs earlier. For airplane categories 3 and 4, repeat at this
interval until the inspection required by paragraph (k) of this AD
is accomplished.
(3) If an initial special detailed inspection is accomplished
after the effective date of this AD, and no crack is found, repeat
the
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inspection in accordance with paragraph (k) of this AD.
Corrective Action
(h) Except as provided by paragraph (l) of this AD: If any crack
is detected during any inspection required by paragraph (g) or (j)
of this AD, before further flight, remove and replace the rudder
pedal bracket assembly in accordance with the service bulletin.
Prior to the accumulation of 40,000 total landings after replacement
with a part that has the same number as the part inspected, resume
the repetitive inspections in accordance with paragraph (g) or (k)
of this AD, as applicable. Doing the action required by paragraph
(l) of this AD terminates the requirements of this paragraph for
airplane category 4.
Terminating Action for Certain Airplanes
(i) For airplane categories 3 and 4: Do the actions in
paragraphs (i)(1) and (i)(2) of this AD in accordance with the
Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin
specified in Table 2 of this AD.
(1) Before the accumulation of 75,000 total landings on the
captain's rudder pedal bracket assembly, P/N 5616067-501, or within
60 months after May 16, 2006, whichever occurs later: Remove the
rudder pedal bracket assembly and replace it with new, improved P/N
5962903-501. Accomplishment of the replacement terminates the
repetitive inspections of the captain's rudder pedal bracket
assembly required by paragraphs (g), (h), (j), (k), and (l) of this
AD.
(2) Before the accumulation of 75,000 total landings on the
first officer's rudder pedal bracket assembly, P/N 5616068-501, or
within 60 months after May 16, 2006, whichever occurs later: Remove
the rudder pedal bracket assembly and replace it with new, improved
P/N 5962904-501. Accomplishment of the replacement terminates the
repetitive inspections of the first officer's rudder pedal bracket
assembly required by paragraphs (g), (h), (j), (k), and (l) of this
AD.
New Requirements of This AD
Revised Initial Inspection at Reduced Threshold for Certain Airplanes
(j) For airplane categories 2 and 4, at the applicable time
specified in paragraph (j)(1), (j)(2) or (j)(3) of this AD: Do a
general visual and penetrant inspection (for airplane category 2),
and a special detailed inspection (for airplane category 4), as
applicable, to detect cracking of the captain's and first officer's
rudder pedal bracket, part numbers (P/N) 5616067 and 5616068,
respectively, in accordance with the applicable service bulletin
specified in Table 2 of this AD. Procedures for the dye penetrant
inspection for airplane category 2 are contained only in the
Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service
Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989. Procedures for the
special detailed inspection are contained in Boeing Alert Service
Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29, 2006. Doing the
applicable inspection required by this paragraph terminates the
inspection requirements of paragraphs (g) and (h) of this AD for
airplane category 4.
(1) For category 2 airplanes: Before the accumulation of 40,000
total landings on the installed part, or within 30 days after the
effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(2) For category 4 airplanes that have accumulated fewer than
25,000 total landings as of the effective date of this AD: Before
the accumulation of 25,000 total landings, or within 3,000 landings
after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
(3) For category 4 airplanes that have accumulated 25,000 or
more total landings as of the effective date of this AD, do the next
inspection at the applicable time in paragraph (j)(3)(i) or
(j)(3)(ii) of this AD.
(i) For category 4 airplanes on which the corrective action
specified in paragraph (h) of this AD has not been accomplished, do
the inspection within 3,000 landings after the effective date of
this AD.
(ii) For category 4 airplanes on which the corrective action
required by paragraph (h) of this AD has been accomplished, do the
inspection at the earlier of the following: The next repetitive
interval required by paragraph (h) of this AD; 40,000 total landings
after doing the corrective action required by paragraph (h) of this
AD; or 3,000 landings after the effective date of this AD.
Repetitive Inspections at Revised Interval for Certain Airplanes
(k) For airplane categories 3 and 4: Repeat the special detailed
inspection required by paragraph (g) or (j) of this AD thereafter at
intervals not to exceed 3,000 landings. Doing the first repetitive
inspection required by this paragraph terminates the repetitive
inspection requirements of paragraph (g) of this AD for airplane
categories 3 and 4.
Corrective Action Including Reduced Inspection Threshold for Certain
Airplanes
(l) For airplane category 4: If any crack is detected during any
inspection required by paragraph (g), (j), or (k) of this AD: Before
further flight, remove and replace the rudder pedal bracket assembly
with a part that has the same part number as the one inspected, in
accordance with the applicable service bulletin specified in Table 2
of this AD. Before the accumulation of 25,000 total landings after
replacement, resume the repetitive inspections in accordance with
paragraph (k) of this AD. Doing the action in this paragraph
terminates the requirements of paragraph (h) of this AD for airplane
category 4.
Alternative Methods of Compliance (AMOCs)
(m)(1) The Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office,
Transport Airplane Directorate, FAA, has the authority to approve
AMOCs for this AD, if requested in accordance with the procedures
found in 14 CFR 39.19.
(2) To request a different method of compliance or a different
compliance time for this AD, follow the procedures in 14 CFR 39.19.
Before using any approved AMOC on any airplane to which the AMOC
applies, notify your appropriate principal inspector (PI) in the FAA
Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), or lacking a PI, your local
FSDO.
(3) AMOCs, approved previously in accordance with AD 2006-07-25,
amendment 39-14552; and AD 89-14-02, amendment 39-6245; are approved
as AMOCs for the corresponding requirements of this AD.
Material Incorporated by Reference
(n) You must use the service information listed in Table 3 of
this AD to perform the actions that are required by this AD, unless
the AD specifies otherwise.
Table 3.--All Material Incorporated by Reference
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Revision
Service Bulletin level Date
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McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert 1 May 16, 1989.
Service Bulletin A27-273.
McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert 5 February 18, 1993.
Service Bulletin A27-273.
McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert 1 May 16, 1989.
Service Bulletin A27-307.
Boeing Alert Service bulletin 7 August 29, 2006.
DC9-27A307.
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(1) The Director of the Federal Register approved the
incorporation by reference of McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service
Bulletin A27-273, Revision 5, dated February 18, 1993; and Boeing
Alert Service Bulletin DC9-27A307, Revision 7, dated August 29,
2006; in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51.
(2) On May 16, 2006 (71 FR 18201, April 11, 2006), the Director
of the Federal Register approved the incorporation by reference of
McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-273, Revision 1,
dated May 16, 1989; and McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service
Bulletin A27-307, Revision 1, dated May 16, 1989.
(3) Contact Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Long Beach Division,
3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention:
Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024), for a copy of
this service information. You may review copies at the FAA,
Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton,
Washington;
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or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to: <a href="http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html">http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr/ibr-locations.html</a>.
Issued in Renton, Washington, on January 24, 2008.
Ali Bahrami,
Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification
Service.
[FR Doc. E8-1813 Filed 2-4-08; 8:45 am]
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