AD 88-24-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Separation of the forward passenger or aft service door assist handle
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Required Actions
Within 45 days after the effective date, inspect the forward entry and aft service doors assist handles and attachment hardware to ensure proper retaining parts are installed and self-locking plate nuts have appropriate locking torque per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A25-302. Replace improperly installed parts prior to further flight as per the Service Bulletin.
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Compliance Time
Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 through -80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (Military) series airplanes, Fuselage Numbers 2 through 1510
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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