# Proposed AD 95-NM-185-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes, Model MD-88 Airplanes, and Model C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 96-11-04
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 31, 1996, 61 FR 3341
- Comments due: March 26, 1996
- Became: [AD 96-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-11-04)
- Docket: 95-NM-185-AD
- FR document: 96-1875
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/23/91/2391b1765791b59923cd195dbddf7ba7527814d4eec805e1694275fca5117ee7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1996-01-31/pdf/96-1875.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/01/31/96-1875/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-and-model-dc-9-80-series-airplanes-model-md-88
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/95-NM-185-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and Model DC-9-80 series airplanes, Model MD-88 airplanes, and Model C-9 (military) series airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the slant panel insulation blankets on the slant pressure panel of the main landing gear. The proposal would also require a visual inspection to detect discrepancies of the left and right seal assemblies of the overwing emergency exit door, and replacement of any discrepant door seal. This proposal is prompted by a report that the flaps and landing gear did not extend or retract properly due to water accumulation in the slant pressure panel area. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent such water accumulation, which could result in the failure of the flaps or landing gear to properly extend or retract.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 31, 1996: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 96-1875, comments due Mar 26, 1996 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/01/31/96-1875/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-and-model-dc-9-80-series-airplanes-model-md-88)

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