# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 1998-09-03 · Effective 1998-09-18 · 63 FR 46872
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-23621
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 46872
- **Publication date:** 1998-09-03
- **Effective date:** 1998-09-18
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-NM-255-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 series airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection of the actuator attach bolts of the elevator load feel (ELF) located under the forward cockpit floor, and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by a report indicating that, during manufacture of an airplane, an actuator attach bolt of the ELF was installed improperly. The actions specified in this AD are intended to ensure that the actuator attach bolts are installed properly. Improper installation of such bolts could result in disconnection of the ELF mechanism, and consequent loss of pitch control of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/09/03/98-23621/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-90-30-series-airplanes)
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