AD 76-22-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-33F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. seat belt Model 444657 and 444660 installed on the aft pressure bulkhead door flight attendant's seat could cause possible injury to the occupant.
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Required Actions
Install a placard reading 'DO NOT OCCUPY' on the aft pressure bulkhead door flight attendant's seat or replace the bungee cord in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 25-210 or approved method.
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Compliance Time
within the next 1200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 series airplanes with American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. seat belt Model 444657 and 444660 on the aft pressure bulkhead door flight attendant's seat
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Federal Register Abstract
Flight Attendant's Seat
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane Subject: Flight Attendant's Seat Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1976 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: 76-22-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2759 AD NUMBER: 76-22-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-07 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2759. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 series airplane, certificated in all categories, having American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. seat belt Model 444657 and 444660 installed on the flight attendant's seat located on the aft pressure bulkhead door. Compliance required within the next 1200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent possible injury to the occupant of the aft flight attendant's seat, accomplish either of the following: (a) Install a placard on the flight attendant's seat, located on the aft pressure bulkhead door which reads: "DO NOT OCCUPY", or (b) Replace the bungee cord at the aft flight attendant's seat located on the aft pressure bulkhead door in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 25-210, October 8, 1976, later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. NOTE: The subject seat belts were installed at a particular time during factory production and may also have been installed in the field in accordance with Service Bulletin 25-147. This amendment becomes effective December 10, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-07.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-07 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane Subject: Flight Attendant's Seat Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1976 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: 76-22-07 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2759 AD NUMBER: 76-22-07 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-07 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2759. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 series airplane, certificated in all categories, having American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. seat belt Model 444657 and 444660 installed on the flight attendant's seat located on the aft pressure bulkhead door. Compliance required within the next 1200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent possible injury to the occupant of the aft flight attendant's seat, accomplish either of the following: (a) Install a placard on the flight attendant's seat, located on the aft pressure bulkhead door which reads: "DO NOT OCCUPY", or (b) Replace the bungee cord at the aft flight attendant's seat located on the aft pressure bulkhead door in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 25-210, October 8, 1976, later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. NOTE: The subject seat belts were installed at a particular time during factory production and may also have been installed in the field in accordance with Service Bulletin 25-147. This amendment becomes effective December 10, 1976. FOOTER:
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