Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-05-27 · Effective 2003-07-01 · 68 FR 28699
Document
Document number
03-12839
Federal Register citation
68 FR 28699
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200
Publication date
2003-05-27
Effective date
2003-07-01
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-245-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes, that requires modification of the longeron-to-frame installation of the upper center fuselage. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking of the longerons of the upper center fuselage, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.