AD 87-17-03
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
Main landing gear wheel assembly separation from the airplane due to improper installation of the axle nut retainer.
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Required Actions
Within 6 months after the effective date, inspect the main landing gear axle nut retainer per McDonnell Douglas Corporation Alert Service Bulletin A32-206 Revision 1 or later approved revisions. Replace improperly installed retainers prior to further flight as per the service bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, -82, and -83 series airplanes, fuselage numbers 909 through 1208
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Federal Register Abstract
Main Landing Gear Wheel Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Wheel Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/13/1987 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DC-9-81 (MD-81) | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | DC-9-83 (MD-83) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5704 AD NUMBER: 87-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 13, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-17-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5704. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, and -83 series airplanes, fuselage numbers 909 through 1208, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To preclude the potential of main landing gear wheel assembly separation from the airplane, accomplish the following: A. Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the main landing gear axle nut retainer in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of McDonnell Douglas Corporation Alert Service Bulletin A32-206 Revision 1, dated July 18, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. Any retainer assembly found to be improperly installed must be replaced prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin. 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 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 the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. This Amendment becomes effective September 13, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-17-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-17-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes Subject: Main Landing Gear Wheel Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/13/1987 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: 87-17-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5704 AD NUMBER: 87-17-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 13, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-17-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5704. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, and -83 series airplanes, fuselage numbers 909 through 1208, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To preclude the potential of main landing gear wheel assembly separation from the airplane, accomplish the following: A. Within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the main landing gear axle nut retainer in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of McDonnell Douglas Corporation Alert Service Bulletin A32-206 Revision 1, dated July 18, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. Any retainer assembly found to be improperly installed must be replaced prior to further flight, in accordance with the service bulletin. 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 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 the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. This Amendment becomes effective September 13, 1987. FOOTER:
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