- Effective
- August 8, 1987
- 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
- 39-5665
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The airworthiness directive
87-13-09 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5665. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.
To prevent a tailcone from departing the airplane, unknown to the flight crew, accomplish the following:
A. Within 24 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), install a visual warning means, which is approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, that will signal the appropriate flight crew members when the tailcone is not attached to the airplane.
B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.
C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.
This Amendment becomes effective August 8, 1987.
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