AD 88-25-51 R1

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, -87, and MD-88 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-25-51 R1
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, -83, -87, and MD-88 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, -87, and MD-88 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, -87, and MD-88 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, -87, and MD-88 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company MD-88 Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, -87, and MD-88 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The horizontal stabilizer takeoff position indicator assembly may have loose bonding of the center of gravity and flap indicator dials, leading to incorrect longitudinal trim display during takeoff configuration checks.

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Required Actions

Within 5 calendar days after the effective date and daily thereafter, perform a functional test of the horizontal stabilizer takeoff position indicator assembly. Within 25 calendar days after the effective date and every 25 days thereafter, check the adhesive bond strength of the indicator dials and perform adjustment/test. Replace the assembly prior to further flight if bonding is loose or adjustments fail.

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Compliance Time

Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, -87, and MD-88 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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