Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-12-01 · Effective 2003-12-16 · 68 FR 67021
Document
Document number
03-29531
Federal Register citation
68 FR 67021
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32
Publication date
2003-12-01
Effective date
2003-12-16
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-08-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 installation of ceiling panels and a protective pad in the tailcone emergency exit passageway. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent people on board the airplane from striking their heads on exposed metal frames in the tailcone area, which could cause injury and delay or impede their evacuation during an emergency. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.