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AD 2003-24-05 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-31 and DC-9-32 Airplanes

2003-12-16
2003-12-01
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Models named: DC-9-31, DC-9-32. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Applicability*9

Model DC-9-31 airplanes having manufacturer's fuselage numbers 1039 and 1046; and Model DC-9-32 airplanes having manufacturer's fuselage numbers 0268 and 0505; certificated in any category. Note 1: The requirements of this AD become applicable at the time an airplane operating in an all-cargo configuration is converted to a passenger or passenger/cargo configuration.

Compliance

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent people on board the airplane from striking their heads on exposed metal frames in the tailcone area, which could cause injury and delay or impede their evacuation during an emergency, accomplish the following: Modification of the Tailcone Accessory Compartment (a) For airplanes having manufacturer's fuselage numbers 0268, 0505, 1039, and 1046: Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify the tailcone accessory compartment; per the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-25-331, Revision 02, dated December 10, 2002. (b) Modifications accomplished before the effective date of this AD per McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 25-331, dated December 10, 1993, are acceptable for compliance with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this AD. Credit for Compliance With AD 97-22-05, Amendment 39-10176 (c) Accomplishment of the modification of the tailcone accessory compartment specified in AD 97-22-05 is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. Alternative Method of Compliance (d) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (e) The modification shall be done in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin DC9-25-331, Revision 02, dated December 10, 2002. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles ACO, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on December 16, 2003. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 20, 2003. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-29531 Filed 11-28-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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