AD 96-11-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue-related cracking in the upper nose skin of the fuselage.
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Required Actions
Inspect the nose skin of the fuselage for cracking using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspection. Perform follow-on actions including repairs or modifications as specified in the service bulletin. Operators may request alternative methods of compliance for repairs beyond specified limits.
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Compliance Time
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously.
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Affected Aircraft
All McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, -50, and C-9 (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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