Regulation & law · 24/10/2002

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes to Receive Airworthiness Directive Amendment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive to inspect and address fatigue cracking of the cockpit enclosure window sill on certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 series airplanes, aiming to prevent rapid decompression and structural damage.