# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-04-14 · Effective 2004-05-19 · 69 FR 19758
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-8299
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 19758
- **Publication date:** 2004-04-14
- **Effective date:** 2004-05-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2002-NM-212-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes, that requires a general visual inspection to detect corrosion of the left- and right-hand horizontal stabilizer hinge fitting bolts, barrel nuts, and the associated holes in the horizontal stabilizer structure, and to detect corrosion of the left- and right-hand elevator sector pinch bolts and associated holes, as applicable; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct corrosion of the left- and right-hand horizontal stabilizer hinge fitting bolts, barrel nuts, and associated holes in the horizontal stabilizer structure, and the left- and right-hand elevator sector pinch bolts and associated holes, which could lead to loss of a hinge fitting and reduced structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/04/14/04-8299/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-717-200-airplanes)
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