AD 72-24-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the entry door closing assist handle (P/N 3918664-1) could cause possible injury to the forward flight attendant.
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Required Actions
Remove the entry door closing assist handle, P/N 3918664-1, and install handle P/N 3924268-1 per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-31, 25-185, or later FAA-approved revisions.
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Compliance Time
within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Model DC-9-10 series airplanes certificated in all categories
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Federal Register Abstract
Entry Door Closing Handle
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-24-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-24-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes Subject: Entry Door Closing Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/03/1973 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 72-24-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1566 AD NUMBER: 72-24-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 3, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-24-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amdt. 39-1566. Applies to Model DC-9-10 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible injury to the forward flight attendant, remove the entry door closing assist handle, P/N 3918664-1, and install a handle, P/N 3924268-1, per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-31, dated May 4, 1966, or McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-185, dated March 31, 1972, or later FAA-approved revisions, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_72-24-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 72-24-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes Subject: Entry Door Closing Handle Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/03/1973 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F 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: 72-24-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1566 AD NUMBER: 72-24-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 3, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 72-24-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amdt. 39-1566. Applies to Model DC-9-10 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible injury to the forward flight attendant, remove the entry door closing assist handle, P/N 3918664-1, and install a handle, P/N 3924268-1, per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-31, dated May 4, 1966, or McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-185, dated March 31, 1972, or later FAA-approved revisions, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1973. FOOTER:
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