AD 2001-26-15

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

AD Number
2001-26-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-161-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 503

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Insufficient clearance between wire assemblies and the ice protection airduct and airstair door interlock rod, leading to chafing and consequent arcing of wire assemblies. Such arcing could result in damage to electronic equipment and adjacent structures, or cause the insulation blankets to ignite, leading to smoke and fire in the flight deck and main cabin.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection of certain wires to detect chafing and preload. Repair any detected issues as necessary. Modify certain wire assemblies to ensure adequate clearance.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes.

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