AD 2002-09-06

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and MD-88 Airplanes

AD Number
2002-09-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-165-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 21985

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Various Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and MD-88 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation of the support clamp of the AC power relay feeder cables at the aft inboard side of the electrical power center could result in chafing, leading to electrical arcing and damage to adjacent structures, and consequent smoke and/or fire in the electrical power center area.

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Required Actions

Inspect the installation of the support clamp of the AC power relay feeder cables at the aft inboard side of the electrical power center. Take corrective actions if the installation is not proper.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and MD-88 airplanes.

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