AD 2011-14-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Various | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the left and right upper center skin panels of the horizontal stabilizer, which might ultimately lead to the loss of overall structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of the horizontal stabilizer upper center skin panels using eddy current methods. Replace any cracked upper center skin panel with a new panel.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes.
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