FAA Proposes Replacement Airworthiness Directive for Certain McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Models

Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes to replace an existing airworthiness directive for McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, DC-9-80, and C-9 (military) series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes, with a new directive that requires additional inspections and structural modifications to maintain the structural capabilities of the affected aircraft.