Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 16/09/1996

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series and MD-88 Airplanes: New Airworthiness Directive to Inspect and Repair Main Landing Gear Pistons

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections and repairs of main landing gear pistons on certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 series and MD-88 airplanes to prevent fatigue cracking and potential failure, following reports of piston failures during towing operations.