- Effective
- January 3, 1973
- Models
- DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F
- Data sheet
- TCDSA6WE
- Registered aircraft
- 5 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Large airplane
- Amendment
- 39-1566
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The airworthiness directive
72-24-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amdt. 39-1566. Applies to Model DC-9-10 series airplanes certificated in all categories.
Compliance required within the next 3,000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent possible injury to the forward flight attendant, remove the entry door closing assist handle, P/N 3918664-1, and install a handle, P/N 3924268-1, per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-31, dated May 4, 1966, or McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-185, dated March 31, 1972, or later FAA-approved revisions, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region.
This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1973.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 5
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1966 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1967 | 3 |
1 with no year recorded