Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-07-16 · Effective 2003-07-31 · 68 FR 41901
Document
Document number
03-17430
Federal Register citation
68 FR 41901
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200
Publication date
2003-07-16
Effective date
2003-07-31
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-156-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model 717 airplanes. This action requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the support fitting assemblies and stop pads of the main spoiler actuators, and follow-on actions. This action is necessary to find and correct cracking of the support fitting assemblies of the main spoiler actuators, which could result in damage of adjacent structure such as the rear spar or upper skin panel, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.