AD 87-13-09

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Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane

AD Number
87-13-09
Status
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Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Unsafe Condition

Tailcone departing the airplane, unknown to the flight crew.

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Required Actions

Install a visual warning means approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, that signals flight crew when the tailcone is not attached. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (August 8, 1987).

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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