AD 2000-11-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-9-80 and MD-90-30 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 and MD-90-30 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Insulation blankets constructed of metallized polyethyleneteraphthalate (MPET) can contribute to the spread of a fire when ignited from a small ignition source, such as an electrical arc, and could lead to a much larger fire.
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Required Actions
Determine whether and at what locations MPET insulation blankets are installed, and replace MPET insulation blankets with new insulation blankets.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 and MD-90-30 series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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