Is AD 85-03-08 R1 a recurring Airworthiness Directive?

No — AD 85-03-08 R1 is a one-time directive. Verify it was complied with in the aircraft's records.

Which aircraft does AD 85-03-08 R1 apply to?

AD 85-03-08 R1 applies to Mcdonnell Douglas — models C-9, DC-9. Serial/part conditions may narrow it to specific aircraft.

Airworthiness Directive 85-03-08 R1

one-time

AD 85-03-08 R1 · 1985-01-01 · airframe

Airworthiness Directives; the antenna support intercostal for cracks before further flight, and repair in accordance with ASB A53-188. Reinspect the area ar

Which aircraft AD 85-03-08 R1 applies to

MakesMcdonnell Douglas

ModelsC-9, DC-9

Inspect antenna support intercostal for cracks per ASB A53-188 before further flight; repair per ASB A53-188 and reinspect the repaired area at specified intervals; incorporation of the referenced service bulletin revision, when approved, will provide terminating action.

Whether AD 85-03-08 R1 actually applies to your aircraft (by serial and installed parts) and whether it’s already complied with comes from that aircraft’s records.

How AD compliance is recorded

A valid compliance record (14 CFR 43.9) states:

Method of compliance — The specific action taken (inspected, replaced, modified) and to what revision.

Date — When the work was done.

Aircraft time — Total time in service / tach at compliance — how recurring next-due is computed.

Signature & certificate — The A&P/IA who returned it to service, with certificate number.

Is AD 85-03-08 R1 complied with on your aircraft?

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Applicability is derived from the FAA directive corpus and is advisory, not a legal airworthiness determination. Compliance is established only from an aircraft’s actual records.