# Proposed AD 2002-NM-213-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-03-21
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 18, 2003, 68 FR 54690
- Comments due: November 3, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-03-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-03-21)
- Docket: 2002-NM-213-AD
- FR document: 03-23833
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/43/c4/43c43877af4693391a42a1ae333ac026801ffc48c5a00ef5038a41af6024c2bc (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-09-18/pdf/03-23833.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/18/03-23833/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-717-200-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/49BB55BFD998783186256DA50059B7A1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-213-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes. This proposal would require inspection of the inboard ends of the outer skin panels of the horizontal stabilizer at Station Xh=+/-7.234 for material defects, and corrective action, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect material defects in the inboard ends of the outer skin panels of the horizontal stabilizer, which could lead to cracks and an associated loss of strength in the attachments, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 18, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-23833, comments due Nov 3, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/18/03-23833/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-717-200-airplanes)

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