# Proposed AD 95-NM-16-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 96-01-05
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 24, 1995, 60 FR 27449
- Comments due: July 19, 1995
- Became: [AD 96-01-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-01-05)
- Docket: 95-NM-16-AD
- FR document: 95-12712
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/68/e6/68e6a4ca1e58f2d47893af5991d1d557c6e0a603e40e8427ad61dc3f5ed78d4c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1995-05-24/pdf/95-12712.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/05/24/95-12712/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-and-c-9-military-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/95-NM-16-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (military) series airplanes. This proposal would require replacement, inspection, and modification of the attach fittings of the main landing gear (MLG). This proposal is prompted by reports of severe structural damage and rupture of the integral fuel tank due to overload of the MLG caused by adverse landing conditions. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to minimize the possibility of primary structural damage and rupture of the integral fuel tank due to overload of the MLG; these conditions could lead to fuel spillage and a resultant fire.

## Notices in this docket

- May 24, 1995: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 95-12712, comments due Jul 19, 1995 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/05/24/95-12712/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-and-c-9-military-series-airplanes)

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