# Proposed AD 2000-NM-280-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-26-01
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 27, 2000, 65 FR 58186
- Comments due: November 13, 2000
- Became: [AD 2001-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-01)
- Docket: 2000-NM-280-AD
- FR document: 00-24749
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/41/eb/41eb85b5857e6ee9a81cbd52b62cde4df247d48710281bd95fa0f8c1f4181798 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-09-27/pdf/00-24749.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/09/27/00-24749/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-8-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-280-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 series airplanes that have been converted from a passenger-to a cargo-carrying ("freighter") configuration. This proposal would require, among other actions, modification of the main deck cargo door structure and fuselage structure; modification of a main deck cargo door hinge; modification of the main deck cargo floor; and installation of a main deck cargo 9g crash barrier; as applicable. These actions are necessary to prevent opening of the cargo door while the airplane is in flight or collapse of the main deck cargo floor, and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane including possible loss of flight control or severe structural damage. These actions are intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 27, 2000: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 00-24749, comments due Nov 13, 2000 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/09/27/00-24749/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-8-series-airplanes)

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