Transport i infrastruktura · 08/09/2004

FAA Adopts New Airworthiness Directive for Certain McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections and replacements on certain McDonnell Douglas DC-9 aircraft to prevent fatigue cracking of the wing flap idler hinge fitting, which could lead to reduced controllability and structural integrity.