AD 2001-24-04

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-24-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-196-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 59689

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the wiring in the left-hand tunnel area of the forward cargo compartment, which could result in subsequent shorting to structure, and consequent smoke and possible fire in the airplane.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Inspect the wiring in the left-hand tunnel area of the forward cargo compartment for evidence of chafing. Repair any damaged wiring prior to further flight. Coil and stow any excess wire in the forward cargo compartment, left side, between stations Y=237.000 and Y=256.000.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Within one year after the effective date of this AD.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A003, Revision 01, dated January 11, 2000.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.