AD 92-20-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, and MD-88 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Obstruction or hindrance with the emergency evacuation of the airplane and possible injuries to passengers and crew due to issues with BFGoodrich evacuation slides, P/N 11331.
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Required Actions
Modify the girt bar flap in accordance with Paragraph 2B of BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 11331-25-248 for airplanes with modified slides. Install a new girt bar flap and firing line, and modify the valise in accordance with Paragraph 2A of the same service bulletin for airplanes without prior modifications. Compliance may be adjusted with FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD (November 20, 1992).
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and DC-9-80 series airplanes, and MD-88 airplanes equipped with BFGoodrich evacuation slides, P/N 11331.
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