AD 2001-24-19

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes; Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes

AD Number
2001-24-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-297-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 64125

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 Series Airplanes; C-9 Airplanes; Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing or overheat damage of the electrical wires located at fuselage station Y=110.000 bulkhead of the lower nose left tunnel could cause loose external power ground wires, leading to arcing and overheated wire insulation, and consequent smoke/fire in the cockpit.

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Required Actions

Inspect the electrical wires at fuselage station Y=110.000 bulkhead of the lower nose left tunnel for chafing or overheat damage. Replace the external power ground stud with a new ground stud using new attaching parts, torque the new attachments, and install a nameplate. Corrective actions are required if damage is found.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight for corrective actions if damage is found; within 18 months after the effective date for replacement of ground studs and installation of nameplates if no damage is found during inspection.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -20, -30, -40, and -50 series airplanes; C-9 airplanes; Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 series airplanes; and Model MD-88 airplanes.

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