Transport i lotnictwo · 08/09/1998

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Series Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a new airworthiness directive requiring repetitive inspections and replacement of cracked main landing gear shock strut pistons on certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 series, Model MD-88, and Model MD-90-30 airplanes to prevent fatigue cracking and potential damage or injury.