EASA Regulations for McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81

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.