AD 2001-24-13

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-24-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-288-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 64138

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Heat damaged lamp reflectors and scorched insulation blankets in the main cabin due to high temperatures created by lamps inside the reflectors.

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Required Actions

Rework and reidentify the reflector assemblies of the passenger ceiling lights and install a support channel above the reflector, as applicable, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-33A037, Revision 02, dated July 27, 1999.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, and -40 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-33A037, Revision 02, dated July 27, 1999; certificated in any category.

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