# Proposed AD FAA-2010-0645: McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD- 90-30 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2010-22-04
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 1, 2010, 75 FR 38056
- Comments due: August 16, 2010
- Became: [AD 2010-22-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-22-04)
- Docket: FAA-2010-0645 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2010-0645, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2009-NM-200-AD
- FR document: 2010-15988
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fc/16/fc164f1da2f60f5e4c30ce0b408866abb4a1ff94c90293c246098e0a2baba135 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2010-07-01/pdf/2010-15988.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/01/2010-15988/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-corporation-model-md-90-30-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F0FDC250B4DADDFD862577530065E31F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2010-0645

## Summary

The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain Model MD-90-30 airplanes. The existing AD currently requires a detailed inspection for certain defects of the upper fasteners of the aft mount support fittings of the left and right engines, and corrective actions if necessary. This proposed AD would instead require repetitive replacement of the upper row of fasteners of the support fittings of the engine aft mount with new fasteners; and perform repetitive general visual inspections for defects of the lower row fasteners (Row B) of the support fittings of the left and right engine aft mounts, and replacement of all clearance fit fasteners in the lower row if necessary. This proposed AD results from reports of loose, cracked, or missing fasteners in the aft mount support fitting of the left and right engines. We are proposing this AD to prevent loose, cracked, or missing fasteners in the engine aft mount support fittings, which couldlead to separation of the support fittings from the pylon, and could result in separation of the engine from the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 1, 2010: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2010-15988, comments due Aug 16, 2010 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2010/07/01/2010-15988/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-corporation-model-md-90-30-airplanes)

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