AD 2001-24-16

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes and C-9 Airplanes

AD Number
2001-24-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-294-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 64132

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes and C-9 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of electrical cables in the forward electrical power center (EPC) and a possible short within a conduit, which could result in smoke and fire in the cockpit.

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Required Actions

Inspect the conduit and support bracket interface in the forward EPC for chafing or damage. Repair or replace wires with new wires if chafing or damage is detected. Install grommets on the conduits of the forward EPC for Group 1 airplanes, as applicable.

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Compliance Time

Within 1 year after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 series airplanes and C-9 airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC9-24A115, Revision 01, dated April 24, 2000; certificated in any category.

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