AD 67-27-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-33F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A missing bolt in the area where the engine aft mount attaches to the spar cap of the pylon rear spar, attributed to the absence of a bolt hole in the clip located on the aft side of the pylon rear spar.
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Required Actions
Inspect the outboard end of the upper and lower spar cap of each pylon rear spar near the first fastener inboard of the holes for the rear engine mount. Replace any missing bolt (P/N MS 21250-05010) or nut (P/N H16-5) before further flight. Report missing bolts or nuts to the FAA within three days of discovery.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the next departure from a maintenance base where the inspection can be accomplished by the operator but not later than 5 hours' time in service after September 26, 1967, unless already accomplished per Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A54-15 or wire dated September 11, 1967, or later FAA-approved revision.
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series airplanes delivered prior to September 8, 1967, including models DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F, DC-9-21, DC-9-31, DC-9-32, and others as listed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Pylon Rear Spar
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-27-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-27-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes Subject: Pylon Rear Spar Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 26, 1967) Citation Publish Date: 09/26/1967 Effective Date: 09/26/1967 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F | DC-9-21 | DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-27-05 CITATION: Federal Register: September 26, 1967] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-486 AD NUMBER: 67-27-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 26, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-27-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amdt. 39-486 Part 39 Federal Register September 26, 1967. Applies to Model DC-9 Series airplanes delivered prior to September 8, 1967. Compliance required prior to the next departure from a maintenance base where the inspection can be accomplished by the operator but not later than 5 hours' time in service after September 26, 1967, unless already accomplished in accordance with Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A54-15 dated September 12, 1967, or wire constituting said Service Bulletin dated September 11, 1967, or later FAA-approved revision. Due to a report of a missing bolt in the area where the engine aft mount attaches to the spar cap of the pylon rear spar (which was attributed to the absence of a bolt hole in the clip located on the aft side of the pylon rear spar), accomplish the following: 1. Inspect the outboard end of the upper and lower spar cap of each pylon rear spar in the vicinity of the first fastener inboard of the holes to which the rear engine mount attaches. 2. Replace any missing bolt or nut before further flight with a bolt (P/N MS 21250-05010) and/or nut (P/N H16-5), except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the replacement can be accomplished. 3. Report in writing any instances of a missing bolt or nut to Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, within three (3) days after discovery. This amendment effective on September 26, 1967, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated September 11, 1967. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_67-27-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 67-27-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes Subject: Pylon Rear Spar Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: September 26, 1967) Citation Publish Date: 09/26/1967 Effective Date: 09/26/1967 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F | DC-9-21 | DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 67-27-05 CITATION: Federal Register: September 26, 1967] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-486 AD NUMBER: 67-27-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 26, 1967. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 67-27-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amdt. 39-486 Part 39 Federal Register September 26, 1967. Applies to Model DC-9 Series airplanes delivered prior to September 8, 1967. Compliance required prior to the next departure from a maintenance base where the inspection can be accomplished by the operator but not later than 5 hours' time in service after September 26, 1967, unless already accomplished in accordance with Douglas Alert Service Bulletin No. A54-15 dated September 12, 1967, or wire constituting said Service Bulletin dated September 11, 1967, or later FAA-approved revision. Due to a report of a missing bolt in the area where the engine aft mount attaches to the spar cap of the pylon rear spar (which was attributed to the absence of a bolt hole in the clip located on the aft side of the pylon rear spar), accomplish the following: 1. Inspect the outboard end of the upper and lower spar cap of each pylon rear spar in the vicinity of the first fastener inboard of the holes to which the rear engine mount attaches. 2. Replace any missing bolt or nut before further flight with a bolt (P/N MS 21250-05010) and/or nut (P/N H16-5), except that the airplane may be flown in accordance with FAR 21.197 to a base where the replacement can be accomplished. 3. Report in writing any instances of a missing bolt or nut to Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, within three (3) days after discovery. This amendment effective on September 26, 1967, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated September 11, 1967. FOOTER:
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