AD 87-16-08
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
Inadvertent unannunciated loss of braking capability on one of the inboard wheels
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Required Actions
Deactivate the Taxi Speed Indication System within 30 days after the effective date of this AD by following McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A32-221, Revision 1. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD)
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, and -83 series airplanes, fuselage numbers 909 through 1338 and 1340 through 1363, equipped with Taxi Speed Indication System
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Federal Register Abstract
Taxi Speed Indication System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-16-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-16-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes Subject: Taxi Speed Indication System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1987 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-81 (MD-81) | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | DC-9-83 (MD-83) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-16-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5697 AD NUMBER: 87-16-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-16-08 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5697. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, and -83 series airplanes, fuselage numbers 909 through 1338 and 1340 through 1363, equipped with Taxi Speed Indication System, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent an inadvertent unannunciated loss of braking capability on one of the inboard wheels, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), deactivate the Taxi Speed Indication System in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A32-221, Revision 1, dated May 15, 1987. 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director, Publications and Training, C1-L65 (54-60). These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-16-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-16-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes Subject: Taxi Speed Indication System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/20/1987 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-81 (MD-81) | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | DC-9-83 (MD-83) 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: 87-16-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5697 AD NUMBER: 87-16-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 20, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-16-08 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5697. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, and -83 series airplanes, fuselage numbers 909 through 1338 and 1340 through 1363, equipped with Taxi Speed Indication System, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent an inadvertent unannunciated loss of braking capability on one of the inboard wheels, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), deactivate the Taxi Speed Indication System in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Alert Service Bulletin A32-221, Revision 1, dated May 15, 1987. 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. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director, Publications and Training, C1-L65 (54-60). These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. This amendment becomes effective August 20, 1987. FOOTER:
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