AD 87-16-08

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes

AD Number
87-16-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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.

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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.


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AD Number:
87-16-08
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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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.


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