# Proposed AD 2000-NM-110-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87) and MD-88 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-11-07
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 8, 2003, 68 FR 58046
- Comments due: November 24, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-11-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-11-07)
- Docket: 2000-NM-110-AD
- FR document: 03-25493
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f4/a3/f4a3a5e07376654253188ad9dd82017d3b661055d51640bc02964746233ff1b1 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-10-08/pdf/03-25493.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/08/03-25493/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81-md-81-dc-9-82-md-82-dc-9-83-md-83-dc-9-87
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F4A6382E5238155C86256DB9004957C3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-110-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87) and MD-88 airplanes. This proposal would require the implementation of a program of structural inspections of baseline structure to detect and correct fatigue cracking in order to ensure the continued airworthiness of these airplanes as they approach the manufacturer's original fatigue design life goal. This action is necessary to detect and correct fatigue cracking that could compromise the structural integrity of these airplanes. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 8, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-25493, comments due Nov 24, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/10/08/03-25493/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81-md-81-dc-9-82-md-82-dc-9-83-md-83-dc-9-87)

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