# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-10-03 · Effective 2003-10-20 · 68 FR 57339
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-24681
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 57339
- **Publication date:** 2003-10-03
- **Effective date:** 2003-10-20
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2003-NM-61-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 airplanes. This action requires, among other actions, various inspections to detect cracks of the cockpit enclosure window sill, and follow-on and corrective actions, as applicable. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking of the internal doublers and frame structure of the fuselage skin of the cockpit enclosure window sill, which could result in rapid decompression of the fuselage and consequent reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/03/03-24681/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-31-and-dc-9-32-airplanes)
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