AD 93-23-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Delayed inflation of the evacuation slide, which could delay or impede the evacuation of passengers during an emergency.
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Required Actions
Modify BFGoodrich evacuation slides with regulator part numbers 4A3106-1, -2, or 4A3153 installed on forward entry/service, aft service, and tailcone exit doors in accordance with BFGoodrich Service Bulletin 4A3106/4A3153-25-258 dated March 29, 1993. Alternative methods of compliance or adjustments may be approved by the FAA. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD (December 22, 1993).
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 series airplanes equipped with BFGoodrich evacuation slides listed in Service Bulletin 4A3106/4A3153-25-258, having regulator part numbers 4A3106-1, -2, or 4A3153.
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