AD 2008-18-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | 717-200 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes |
| aircraft | Bell | Various | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Binding of the bolt that connects the cable 264A clevis to the bellcrank assembly against the adjacent (upper) clevis of the pull-pull cable assembly, which could result in slow airplane rotation or a control column disconnect during takeoff and a runway excursion if takeoff must be aborted.
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Required Actions
Inspect the drive assembly of the aft elevator standby loop for interference between the clevis and bolt of the bellcrank assembly, correct orientation of the pull-pull cable clevis bolt, and excessive freeplay of the bellcrank assembly bearing. Perform corrective actions if necessary. Modify the pull-pull cable clevis in the drive assembly of the aft elevator standby loop for certain airplanes.
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Compliance Time
Within 3,000 flight hours or 27 months after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes.
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