AD 87-05-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Jamming during deployment of the emergency evacuation slide caused by the strap clip design.
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Required Actions
Modify the emergency evacuation slide deployment strap clip in accordance with Air Cruiser Service Bulletin 304-25-3 or later approved revision. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, and -83 series airplanes equipped with Air Cruiser Company emergency exit evacuation slide part numbers D29984-103 and -109 having serial numbers prior to 0093.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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