AD Amdt-39-12050

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-987 (MD-87); Model MD-88 Airplanes; and Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-12050
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-227-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 81731

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Various Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-987 (MD-87); Model MD-88 Airplanes; and Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Omission of an airplane model from paragraph (c) of the AD, resulting in incomplete installation of required components in the aft fuselage and APU inlet area.

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Required Actions

Install a pipe support and clamps on the hydraulic lines in the aft fuselage; replace the hydraulic pipe assembly in the aft fuselage with a new pipe assembly; install drain tube assemblies and diverter assemblies in the area of the auxiliary power unit (APU) inlet, as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87) series airplanes, Model MD-88 airplanes, and Model MD-90-30 series airplanes, as listed in the referenced service bulletins.

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