# Proposed AD FAA-2005-22062: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD- 81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and MD- 90-30 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2006-07-11
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 11, 2005, 70 FR 46790
- Comments due: September 26, 2005
- Became: [AD 2006-07-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-11)
- Docket: FAA-2005-22062 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2005-22062, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2003-NM-219-AD
- FR document: 05-15881
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/34/30/3430709a2b84ec3f4dc1eb8fe12c987b273ffecf28e0e7dd2914149cce3fbc90 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2005-08-11/pdf/05-15881.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/11/05-15881/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81-md-81-dc-9-82-md-82-dc-9-83-md-83-dc-9-87
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/EA33C1D34B42F8288625705A0050F7AC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2005-22062

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all McDonnell Douglas airplanes identified above. This proposed AD would require a one-time inspection of the aft attach fitting assembly of the spoiler link to determine the part number, and further investigative action and replacement of the assembly with a new or serviceable assembly, if necessary. This proposed AD results from a determination that the holes of certain aft attach fitting assemblies of the spoiler link were not cold-worked during production. We are proposing this AD to prevent fatigue cracking of the aft attach fitting of the spoiler link and consequent failure of the fitting. Failure of the fitting could result in an asymmetrical lift condition and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 11, 2005: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 05-15881, comments due Sep 26, 2005 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/08/11/05-15881/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81-md-81-dc-9-82-md-82-dc-9-83-md-83-dc-9-87)

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