Transport i lotnictwo · 27/08/1996

McDonnell Douglas Proposes Airworthiness Directive for DC-9-80 and MD-88 Airplanes

The company is proposing a new airworthiness directive to inspect for cracks in the rear spar lower cap of the wings on certain DC-9-80 and MD-88 airplanes, following reports of fatigue cracks caused by improper torque tightening of the attach studs.