AD 87-25-52
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The potential for decreased braking performance or loss of braking capability during landing or rejected takeoff.
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Required Actions
Within 10 days after the effective date, inspect the Brake/Anti-Skid Control Unit per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A32-222. If incorrect unit is installed, before further flight, remove it, reconfigure the keying rack and electrical connector, and install the correct unit as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 series airplanes listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A32-222, dated December 10, 1987.
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Federal Register Abstract
Brake/Anti-Skid Control
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-25-52.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-25-52 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes Subject: Brake/Anti-Skid Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/07/1988 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DC-9-82 (MD-82) | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | DC-9-87 (MD-87) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-25-52 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5843 AD NUMBER: 87-25-52 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 7, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-25-52 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5843. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A32-222, dated December 10, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To eliminate the potential for decreased braking performance or loss of braking capability during landing or rejected takeoff, accomplish the following: A. Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the Brake/Anti-Skid Control Unit in accordance with Paragraph B of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A32-222, dated December 10, 1987, or later revision approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. If correct Brake/Anti-Skid Control Unit is installed, no further action is necessary. B. If incorrect Brake/Anti-Skid Control Unit is installed, before further flight, remove the incorrect anti-skid control unit, reconfigure the keying rack and electrical connector, and install the correct anti-skid control unit, in accordance with Paragraphs D, E, and F of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A32-222, dated December 10, 1987, or later revision approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. 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 inspection 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 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. This AD was effective earlier to all recipients of telegraphic AD T87-25-52, issued December 11, 1987. This amendment 39-5843 becomes effective March 7, 1988. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-25-52.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-25-52 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes Subject: Brake/Anti-Skid Control Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 03/07/1988 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: 87-25-52 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5843 AD NUMBER: 87-25-52 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective March 7, 1988. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-25-52 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5843. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A32-222, dated December 10, 1987, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To eliminate the potential for decreased braking performance or loss of braking capability during landing or rejected takeoff, accomplish the following: A. Within 10 days after the effective date of this AD, inspect the Brake/Anti-Skid Control Unit in accordance with Paragraph B of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A32-222, dated December 10, 1987, or later revision approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. If correct Brake/Anti-Skid Control Unit is installed, no further action is necessary. B. If incorrect Brake/Anti-Skid Control Unit is installed, before further flight, remove the incorrect anti-skid control unit, reconfigure the keying rack and electrical connector, and install the correct anti-skid control unit, in accordance with Paragraphs D, E, and F of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A32-222, dated December 10, 1987, or later revision approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. C. Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D. 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 inspection 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 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. This AD was effective earlier to all recipients of telegraphic AD T87-25-52, issued December 11, 1987. This amendment 39-5843 becomes effective March 7, 1988. FOOTER:
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