# Proposed AD FAA-2008-0407: McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2008-18-05
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: April 7, 2008, 73 FR 18725
- Comments due: May 22, 2008
- Became: [AD 2008-18-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-18-05)
- Docket: FAA-2008-0407 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2008-0407, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2008-NM-002-AD
- FR document: E8-7183
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/36/fd/36fde7f823b3868a326070ac50a8f73e2d2682fa661805b65af73f3d3c655726 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2008-04-07/pdf/E8-7183.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/07/E8-7183/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-717-200-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1FEF5B8AE0547FBD862574240058E2E7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2008-0407

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes. This proposed AD would require inspecting the drive assembly of the aft elevator standby loop for interference between the clevis and bolt of the bellcrank assembly, correct orientation of the pull-pull cable clevis bolt, and excessive freeplay of the bellcrank assembly bearing, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would also require modifying the pull-pull cable clevis in the drive assembly of the aft elevator standby loop for certain airplanes. This proposed AD results from a report of an aborted takeoff due to a control column disconnect. We are proposing this AD to prevent binding of the bolt that connects the cable 264A clevis to the bellcrank assembly against the adjacent (upper) clevis of the pull-pull cable assembly. This binding condition could result in slow airplane rotation or a control column disconnect during takeoff and a runway excursion if takeoff must be aborted.

## Notices in this docket

- Apr 7, 2008: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E8-7183, comments due May 22, 2008 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2008/04/07/E8-7183/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-717-200-airplanes)

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