AD 81-10-10 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series and Military C-9 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking and possible structural failure of the forward galley service doors, part numbers 5910084 and 5910538, due to accumulated landings.
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Required Actions
Perform an operational check and visual inspection for general condition of door, pan, seals, door stops, and set screws within 30 days after the effective date if not done in last 3,100 landings. Conduct close visual inspections per schedule based on accumulated landings, and install repairs or replacements if cracks exceed limits. Terminate with applicable preventative repairs or crack-specific repairs per specified service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 30 days after the effective date of this amendment, unless accomplished within the last 3,100 landings. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 4,000 landings until terminating actions are accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 series and Military C-9 series airplanes, including 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, certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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