# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-12-01 · Effective 2003-12-16 · 68 FR 67021
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-29531
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 67021
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/01/03-29531/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-31-and-dc-9-32-airplanes)
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