- Effective
- February 13, 1978
- Models
- DC-9-11, DC-9-12, DC-9-13, DC-9-14, DC-9-15, DC-9-15F and 16 more
- Data sheet
- TCDSA6WE
- Registered aircraft
- 99 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Large airplane
- Amendment
- 39-3116
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The airworthiness directive
78-01-11 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3116. Applies to all passenger and passenger/cargo Model DC-9 airplanes certificated in all categories, including C-9A, C-9B and VC-9C.
Compliance required within 180 days from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To identify the location and operation of the tail cone emergency exit release handle, accomplish the following:
Modify the tail cone emergency exit release handle locating and operating markings in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 53-134, Revision 1, dated December 16, 1977 or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
This Amendment becomes effective February 13, 1978.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 99
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 | 4 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 4 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 3 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 16 |
15 with no year recorded