AD 89-07-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-33F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-88 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of center tank fuel pumps could result in loss of fuel supply to the engines.
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Required Actions
Revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to add fuel pump check procedures within 10 calendar days after the effective date. Provide the revised AFM to flight crews. An alternate means of compliance may be approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 calendar days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Model DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
AFM Changes-Fuel
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-07-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-07-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 ...Show more Subject: AFM Changes-Fuel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/04/1989 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F | DC-9-21 | DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (...Show more 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: 89-07-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6169 AD NUMBER: 89-07-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 4, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-07-17 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-6169. Applicability: Model DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To detect center tank fuel pump failures, accomplish the following: A. Within 10 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to add the following, and provide to flight crews. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM: SECTION I - LIMITATIONS FUEL MANAGEMENT Add the following wording at the beginning of this section: "Prior to engine start on any flight where center tank fuel is present and will be needed for that route segment, the center tank fuel pumps must be individually checked to verify pump operation. This must be accomplished by observing that both inlet fuel pressure low lights extinguish when each individual center tank pump is activated. NOTE: Center tank pumps on aircraft with a center tank fuel pump low pressure warning system installed are not required to be checked in accordance with these procedures." B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Operations Inspector (POI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. This amendment (39-6169, AD 89-07-17) becomes effective on May 4, 1989. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_89-07-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 89-07-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 ...Show more Subject: AFM Changes-Fuel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/04/1989 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F | DC-9-21 | DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (...Show more 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: 89-07-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-6169 AD NUMBER: 89-07-17 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 4, 1989. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 89-07-17 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-6169. Applicability: Model DC-9 series, Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and C-9 (military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To detect center tank fuel pump failures, accomplish the following: A. Within 10 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to add the following, and provide to flight crews. This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM: SECTION I - LIMITATIONS FUEL MANAGEMENT Add the following wording at the beginning of this section: "Prior to engine start on any flight where center tank fuel is present and will be needed for that route segment, the center tank fuel pumps must be individually checked to verify pump operation. This must be accomplished by observing that both inlet fuel pressure low lights extinguish when each individual center tank pump is activated. NOTE: Center tank pumps on aircraft with a center tank fuel pump low pressure warning system installed are not required to be checked in accordance with these procedures." B. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Operations Inspector (POI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. This amendment (39-6169, AD 89-07-17) becomes effective on May 4, 1989. FOOTER:
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