AD 2000-23-31

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

AD Number
2000-23-31
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-356-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 70783

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Various Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Arcing and heat damage of the Luminator fluorescent lamp holders located outboard of the Passenger Service Unit panel, which could result in smoke and fire in the passenger compartment.

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Required Actions

Deactivate the left and right lower sidewall lights located in the passenger compartment, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-33A115, dated August 10, 2000.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes, certificated in any category, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD80-33A115, dated August 10, 2000.

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