AD 87-13-09
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
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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Federal Register Abstract
Tailcone Visual Warning
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-13-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-13-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane Subject: Tailcone Visual Warning Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/08/1987 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: 87-13-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5665 AD NUMBER: 87-13-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 8, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-13-09 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5665. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a tailcone from departing the airplane, unknown to the flight crew, accomplish the following: A. Within 24 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), install a visual warning means, which is approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, that will signal the appropriate flight crew members when the tailcone is not attached to the airplane. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. This Amendment becomes effective August 8, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-13-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-13-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane Subject: Tailcone Visual Warning Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/08/1987 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: 87-13-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5665 AD NUMBER: 87-13-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Series Airplane ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 8, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-13-09 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5665. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent a tailcone from departing the airplane, unknown to the flight crew, accomplish the following: A. Within 24 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), install a visual warning means, which is approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, that will signal the appropriate flight crew members when the tailcone is not attached to the airplane. B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. This Amendment becomes effective August 8, 1987. FOOTER:
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