Regulation & law · 27/11/2000

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes, and C-9 (Military) Airplanes: Airworthiness Directive Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive amendment for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 series airplanes and C-9 (military) airplanes, requiring changes to inspection procedures to detect fatigue cracking and prevent rapid decompression of the fuselage.