AD Amdt-39-10735

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10735
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-255-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 46872

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation of the actuator attach bolts of the elevator load feel (ELF) mechanism could result in disconnection of the ELF mechanism and consequent loss of pitch control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection of the actuator attach bolts of the elevator load feel (ELF) located under the forward cockpit floor. Perform corrective actions, if necessary, to ensure proper installation of the bolts.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 series airplanes where an actuator attach bolt of the ELF was installed improperly during manufacture.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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