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2013-05-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Helicopters, Inc., and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (Type Certificate Is Currently Held by MD Helicopters, Inc.) Helicopters

Unsafe Condition: Too short an edge distance from an aft longeron rivet to the edge of a tailboom frame ring, which could result in failure of the tailboom and subsequent loss of control of the helicopter.

Effective: Apr 30, 2013 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 6 months or 100 hours time-in-service, whichever occurs first.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; Hughes Helicopters, Inc., and McDonnell Douglas Helicopter Systems (Type Certificate Is Currently Held by MD Helicopters, Inc.) Helicopters

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure
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2010-25-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes, Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Possible sources of ignition in a fuel tank caused by an electrical fault in the fuel boost pumps, which could result in a fire or an explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

Effective: Jan 11, 2011 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes, Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC- 9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2010-23-10 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracking in the vertical radius (vertical leg) of the upper cap of the center wing rear spar, and the horizontal flange on the inboard side of the rear spar upper cap, resulting from stress corrosion.

Effective: Dec 14, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 15,000 flight cycles or 5 years after December 20, 2004, whichever occurs first, or before...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC- 9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure
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2010-22-04 Recurring

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

Unsafe Condition: Reports of loose, cracked, or missing fasteners in the aft mount support fitting of the left and right engines.

Effective: Dec 3, 2010 Category: engine Compliance: Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-54A003, Revision 2, d...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD- 90-30 Airplanes

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2010-21-13

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Lightning-induced transients to the fuel quantity indication system could cause voltage levels to exceed original design levels between fuel tank probes and structure, becoming a potential ignition...

Effective: Nov 18, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD (November 18, 2010).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2010-21-16

final rule

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

Unsafe Condition: Electrically shorted wires in the right wheel well and evidence of arcing on the auxiliary hydraulic pump power cables, which are routed within the tire burst area, could result in a fire in the wh...

Effective: Nov 18, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD- 90-30 Airplanes

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2010-21-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-60 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-60F Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-70 Series Airplanes; and Model DC-8-70F Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel ta...

Effective: Nov 12, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (November 12, 2010).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and DC-8-43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-60 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-60F Series Airplanes; Model DC-8- 70 Series Airplanes; and Model DC-8-70F Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2010-20-13

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

Effective: Nov 9, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2010-20-14

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer identified a risk of fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

Effective: Nov 5, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2010-16-11

final rule

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

Unsafe Condition: Reports of the retract cylinder support fitting for the main landing gear (MLG) failing during gear extension, subsequently damaging the hydraulic system.

Effective: Sep 22, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 15,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD, or before the accumulation of 30,...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD- 90-30 Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear
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2010-16-03

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes Equipped With General Electric CF6-80C2 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition: Ice-crystal icing conditions could cause a multiple engine flameout during flight, with the potential inability to restart the engines.

Effective: Sep 9, 2010 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD- 11 and MD-11F Airplanes Equipped With General Electric CF6-80C2 Series Engines

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2009-15-16 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes, DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airplanes, DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes, DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes, DC-9- 87 (MD-87) Airplanes, MD-88 Airplanes, and MD-90-30 Airplanes, Equipped With Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate ST02463AT

Unsafe Condition: Failure of certain equipment of the flight deck door installed in accordance with STC ST02463AT, which could jeopardize flight safety.

Effective: Aug 5, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Effective August 5, 2010, to all persons except those to whom it was made immediately effective b...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes, DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airplanes, DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes, DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes, DC-9- 87 (MD-87) Airplanes, MD-88 Airplanes, and MD-90-30 Airplanes, Equipped With Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate ST02463AT

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2010-18620

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes, DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airplanes, DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes, DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes, DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, MD-88 Airplanes, and MD-90-30 Airplanes, Equipped With Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate ST02463AT

Unsafe Condition: Defective equipment of the flight deck door could result in failure of the equipment and jeopardize flight safety.

Effective: Aug 5, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes, DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airplanes, DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes, DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes, DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, MD-88 Airplanes, and MD-90-30 Airplanes, Equipped With Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate ST02463AT

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2010-13-06

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, and MD-10-10F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Cracking in the spar cap at station Xors=345, which could lead to cracking of the lower wing skin, fuel leaks, and the inability of the structure to sustain limit load.

Effective: Jul 28, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 10-10, DC-10-10F, and MD-10-10F Airplanes

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2009-15-16

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes, DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airplanes, DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes, DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes, DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, MD-88 Airplanes, and MD-90-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The current design of certain equipment of the flight deck door is defective, which could result in failure and jeopardize flight safety.

Effective: Jul 6, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD.

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-10 Series Airplanes, DC-9-30 Series Airplanes, DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airplanes, DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airplanes, DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airplanes, DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, MD-88 Airplanes, and MD-90-30 Airplanes

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2010-11-12 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Missing case ground wire for the alternate fuel pump and improperly grounded lightning protection wire braid for wire assemblies in the empennage and number 2 engine inlet, which could lead to insu...

Effective: Jul 6, 2010 Category: engine Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD- 11 and MD-11F Airplanes

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2010-10-20

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Potential for an arc/spark condition to occur within the fuel boost or transfer pump conduit assembly connectors and propagate into the forward and aft auxiliary fuel tanks, which could result in a...

Effective: Jun 21, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

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2010-09-12

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

Effective: Jun 8, 2010 Category: aircraft

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2010-05-04 Recurring

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

Unsafe Condition: Reports of cracked overwing frames, which could sever the frame, increase the loading of adjacent frames, and result in damage to adjacent structure and loss of overall structural integrity of the ...

Effective: Apr 1, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before the accumulation of 20,000 total flight cycles, or within 60 months after the effective da...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD- 90-30 Airplanes

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2009-26-16

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

Effective: Feb 4, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 60 months of the effective date

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2009-26-17

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Ignition sources inside fuel tanks in the event of a severe lightning strike, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airpl...

Effective: Feb 4, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2009-24-21 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9-15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-20, DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Fatigue cracks in the shock strut cylinder of the main landing gear (MLG), which could result in a collapsed MLG during takeoff or landing, and possible reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

Effective: Jan 8, 2010 Category: aircraft Compliance: Before the accumulation of 60,000 total landings on the MLG, or at the applicable grace period sp...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-14, DC-9- 15, and DC-9-15F Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-20, DC-9- 30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear
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Amdt-39-16100 Recurring

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fue...

Effective: Dec 10, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within 12 months of the effective date (December 10, 2009).

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2008-06-21 R1

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10- 40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: The potential for ignition sources inside fuel tanks caused by latent failures, alterations, repairs, or maintenance actions, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fue...

Effective: Dec 10, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: before further flight

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC- 10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10- 40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

Technical illustration of an aircraft fuel pump, filter, valve, and lines
Problem area Fuel system
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2009-13-08 Recurring

final rule

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

Unsafe Condition: Cracks found in the right upper aft skin panel of the horizontal stabilizer at the aft inboard corner, which may not be able to sustain limit load, potentially leading to loss of overall structural...

Effective: Aug 3, 2009 Category: aircraft Compliance: Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-55A012, or within the...

Why matched: Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

Technical illustration of a riveted aircraft structural panel and frame
Problem area Airframe structure
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