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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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