AD 87-15-08 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 (MD-80) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 (MD-80) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 (MD-80) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 (MD-80) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fractures in P/N 7958533-517 (Hartwell P/N H2816-3) cowl door latch assemblies, particularly at the attachment hook, could result in cowl door separation during flight.
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Required Actions
Within 7 days after the effective date, visually inspect cowl door latch assemblies for fractures in accordance with ASB A71-42. If fractures are found, replace all latch assemblies on the affected door before further flight. Repeat inspections every 7 days until replaced with P/N 7958533-519 latch assemblies. For fuselage 1237-1276, install new P/N 7958533-519 latches within 45 days. For fuselage 1277-1368, install within 70 days.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified timeframes: 7 days for initial inspection, 45 days for fuselages 1237-1276, and 70 days for fuselages 1277-1368, all after April 25, 1988.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-80 series (MD-80) airplanes, Fuselage Numbers 1237 through 1368, including models DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87).
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Federal Register Abstract
Cowl Door Latches
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-15-08_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-15-08 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 (MD-80) Series Airplanes Subject: Cowl Door Latches Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/25/1988 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-81 (MD-81) | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | DC-9-87 (MD-87) 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: 87-15-08 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5876 AD NUMBER: 87-15-08 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 (MD-80) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 25, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-15-08 R1 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5691 as amended by Amendment 39-5876. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 (MD-80) series airplanes, Fuselage Numbers 1237 through 1368, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure the integrity of the cowl door latches, accomplish the following: A. Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 7 days, visually inspect P/N 7958533-517 (Hartwell P/N H2816-3) cowl door latch assemblies for fractures, paying particular attention to the attachment hook. Perform this inspection in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A71-42, dated June 24, 1987 (hereinafter referred to as ASB A71-42), or later FAA-approved revisions. 1. If fracture is found, prior to further flight replace all latch assemblies on the affected door. 2. If fracture is not found, repeat the visual inspections of the cowl door latches at intervals not to exceed 7 days, until such time as P/N 7958533-517 (Hartwell P/N H2816-3) latch assemblies are replaced with new P/N 7958533-519 (Hartwell P/N H2816-5) latch assemblies in accordance with ASB A71-42. B. For fuselage numbers 1237 through 1276 only: Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, install new latch assemblies P/N 7958533-519 (Hartwell P/N H2816-5), in accordance with ASB A71-42. C. For fuselage numbers 1277 through 1368 only: Within 70 days after the effective date of this AD, install new latch assemblies, P/N 7958533-519 (Hartwell P/N H2816-5), in accordance with ASB A71-42. D. Installation of new cowl door latches, P/N 7958533-519 (Hartwell P/N 2816-5), constitutes terminating action for this AD. E. 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. F. 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director of Publications, C1-L00 (54-60). These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. Amendment 39-5691 (AD 87-15-08) became effective August 6, 1987. This amendment, 39-5876, becomes effective April 25, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-15-08_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-15-08 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 (MD-80) Series Airplanes Subject: Cowl Door Latches Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/25/1988 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-81 (MD-81) | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | DC-9-87 (MD-87) 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: 87-15-08 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5876 AD NUMBER: 87-15-08 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 (MD-80) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 25, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-15-08 R1 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5691 as amended by Amendment 39-5876. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 (MD-80) series airplanes, Fuselage Numbers 1237 through 1368, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To ensure the integrity of the cowl door latches, accomplish the following: A. Within 7 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 7 days, visually inspect P/N 7958533-517 (Hartwell P/N H2816-3) cowl door latch assemblies for fractures, paying particular attention to the attachment hook. Perform this inspection in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A71-42, dated June 24, 1987 (hereinafter referred to as ASB A71-42), or later FAA-approved revisions. 1. If fracture is found, prior to further flight replace all latch assemblies on the affected door. 2. If fracture is not found, repeat the visual inspections of the cowl door latches at intervals not to exceed 7 days, until such time as P/N 7958533-517 (Hartwell P/N H2816-3) latch assemblies are replaced with new P/N 7958533-519 (Hartwell P/N H2816-5) latch assemblies in accordance with ASB A71-42. B. For fuselage numbers 1237 through 1276 only: Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, install new latch assemblies P/N 7958533-519 (Hartwell P/N H2816-5), in accordance with ASB A71-42. C. For fuselage numbers 1277 through 1368 only: Within 70 days after the effective date of this AD, install new latch assemblies, P/N 7958533-519 (Hartwell P/N H2816-5), in accordance with ASB A71-42. D. Installation of new cowl door latches, P/N 7958533-519 (Hartwell P/N 2816-5), constitutes terminating action for this AD. E. 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. F. 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service information from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director of Publications, C1-L00 (54-60). These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. Amendment 39-5691 (AD 87-15-08) became effective August 6, 1987. This amendment, 39-5876, becomes effective April 25, 1988. FOOTER:
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