AD 82-21-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the throttle push-pull control cable due to roughness, binding, or damage from improper bending.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time pull check of the throttle push-pull control cable on both engines within 300 hours after the effective date. If force exceeds limits or movement is not smooth, determine cause and repair; replace cable assembly if blade element is at fault. Use caution to avoid bending the cable below a 7-inch radius.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 series airplanes, Fuselage Number 924 through 1011, 1013 through 1022, 1025 through 1035, 1043 through 1055, and 1061
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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