Regulation & law · 12/12/2001

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for McDonnell Douglas and MD-88 Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) requiring repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the rudder pedal adjuster hub assembly on certain McDonnell Douglas and MD-88 airplanes, with the goal of preventing loss of rudder pedal control and reduction of braking capability.