AD 2008-18-10

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-18-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0946
FR Citation
73 FR 52203

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loose, cracked, or missing fasteners in the aft mount support fitting of the left and right engines could lead to separation of the support fitting from the pylon, which could result in separation of the engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection for defects (missing, loose, or damaged fasteners; incorrect gap between washers and structure; or incorrect torque of fastener nuts) of the upper fasteners of the aft mount support fitting of the left and right engines. Replace all fasteners if any defect is found.

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Compliance Time

Within 703 flight cycles after the effective date, with corrective actions completed before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-54A002, dated August 1, 2008.

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