# Proposed AD 2002-NM-176-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-50, -60, -60F, -70 and -70F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-14-05
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 28, 2003, 68 FR 66770
- Comments due: January 12, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-05)
- Docket: 2002-NM-176-AD
- FR document: 03-29700
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/7a/02/7a021ad908731dbb3938dcf85d2631799bf64249de25f5f3d3f29a5f68536929 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-28/pdf/03-29700.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/28/03-29700/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-8-11-dc-8-12-dc-8-21-dc-8-31-dc-8-32-dc-8-33
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9F1352B186B72CBC86256DEC0059471D.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-176-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplane models. This proposal would require inspection of the captain's and first officer's seat locking pins for minimum engagement with the detent holes in the seat tracks; inspection of the seat lockpins for excessive wear; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent uncommanded seat movement during takeoff and/or landing, which could result in interference with the operation of the airplane and consequent temporary loss of control of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 28, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-29700, comments due Jan 12, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/28/03-29700/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-8-11-dc-8-12-dc-8-21-dc-8-31-dc-8-32-dc-8-33)

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