AD 92-10-13 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-88 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Automatic thrust lever advance on a surging engine during takeoff could cause engine failure.
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Required Actions
Revise the AFM Limitations and Procedures Sections to include specific engine surge response procedures, disconnect autothrottles during surge detection, and replace DFGC part numbers prior to 4034241-972 with part number 4034241-972.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after May 20, 1992
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-80 series airplanes (DC-9-81, DC-9-82, DC-9-83, DC-9-87, MD-88) equipped with DFGC part numbers prior to 4034241-972.
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