EASA Regulations for Boeing MD-88

7 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing MD-88.

EASA AD US-2025-09-11

Flight Controls - Elevator Surfaces in Trailing Edge Down (TED) Position - Revision of Airplane Flight Manual

The Flight Controls - Elevator Surfaces in Trailing Edge Down (TED) Position - Revision of Airplane Flight Manual is a final rule airworthiness directive issued by the FAA affecting all Boeing Model DC-9 series airplanes including DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), MD-88, and earlier DC-9-10 through DC-9-50 series airplanes. This directive addresses the risk of elevator surfaces becoming jammed in the trailing edge down position during takeoff. It mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual to include procedures confirming elevator functionality prior to flight.

May 12, 2025

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88

EASA AD US-2023-12-15

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-18. It applies to Boeing Model 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, MD-88, and MD 90-30 airplanes. The amendment requires revisions to the airplane flight manual to address interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting certain flight systems during approaches and go-arounds.

Jun 23, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 707Boeing 717Boeing 727Boeing DC-10Boeing DC-8Boeing DC-9Boeing MD-10Boeing MD-11Boeing MD-88Boeing MD-90McDonnell Douglas DC-8McDonnell Douglas DC-9McDonnell Douglas DC-10McDonnell Douglas MD-10McDonnell Douglas MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-81McDonnell Douglas MD-82McDonnell Douglas MD-83McDonnell Douglas MD-87McDonnell Douglas MD-88McDonnell Douglas MD 90-30

EASA AD US-2023-02-09

Horizontal Stabilizer - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2023-02-09 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes. This directive mandates repetitive inspections of the horizontal stabilizer to detect cracks and requires related investigative and corrective actions to maintain structural integrity. It updates previous requirements to enhance safety on these Boeing aircraft models.

Mar 2, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83McDonnell Douglas DC-9-87McDonnell Douglas MD-88

EASA AD US-2023-01-13

Wings - Centre Wing Lower Stringers - Replacement

Airworthiness Directive 2023-01-13 issued by the Federal Aviation Administration addresses certain Boeing Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes. The directive mandates replacement of specific left and right side center wing lower stringers due to the risk of widespread fatigue damage. This action aims to maintain the structural integrity of the affected aircraft by preventing potential fatigue cracking.

Feb 7, 2023

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88Boeing DC-9-81Boeing DC-9-82Boeing DC-9-83Boeing DC-9-87

EASA SIB SAFO22001

Recommended Procedures when Wind/Ground Gusts meet or exceed criteria specified in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual

SAFO 22001 Safety Alert for Operators provides recommended procedures for operators of Boeing DC-9/MD-80 series and B717 model airplanes when wind or ground gusts meet or exceed criteria specified in the applicable Aircraft Maintenance Manual (AMM). This alert addresses risks of elevator damage caused by localized, dynamic wind gusts with vertical components that can jam flight control surfaces. The document highlights the importance of monitoring wind conditions to prevent incidents like the 2017 rejected takeoff of a Boeing MD-83 due to elevator jamming.

Jun 27, 2022

Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 717Boeing DC-9Boeing MD-88

EASA AD US-2020-10-10

Wings - Centre Wing Lower Skin - Inspection

Airworthiness Directive 2020-10-10 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing The Boeing Company Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes. It mandates inspections of the center wing lower skin and adjacent stringers to detect cracks that could compromise structural integrity. This directive updates and expands previous inspection requirements to enhance crack detection in critical wing areas.

May 26, 2020

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88Boeing DC-9-81Boeing DC-9-82Boeing DC-9-83Boeing DC-9-87

EASA AD US-2018-07-04

Ice and Rain Protection - Air Data Heat System - Modification

Federal Register Volume 83, Number 151, Airworthiness Directive 2018-07-04 is a final rule issued by the FAA addressing all Boeing 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. This directive mandates modification of the air data heat (ADH) system to prevent loss of airspeed indication caused by icing conditions. The AD aims to enhance flight safety by ensuring proper activation of the ADH system during icing.

Sep 11, 2018

Airworthiness DirectiveMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing DC-9Boeing MD-88Boeing MD-90Boeing DC-9-81Boeing DC-9-82Boeing DC-9-83Boeing DC-9-87Boeing MD-90-30