AD 2003-10-10

Applies to

Model 717-200 airplanes, manufacturer's fuselage numbers 5002 through 5058 inclusive; certificated in any category.

The FAA's summary

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model 717-200 airplanes, that requires modification of certain attachment holes in the rear spar of the left and right wings. This action is necessary to prevent fatigue cracking of the rear spar of the wings, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

Official sources

• The Federal Register document · document 03-12838, the legal text
• FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) · search 2003-10-10 for its current status and any corrections