AD 2002-09-07

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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
2002-09-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-164-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 21987

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

Chafing and/or preloading of the electrical power feeder cables in the aft cargo compartment sidewall could lead to arcing, potentially causing damage to equipment and adjacent structure, resulting in smoke and/or fire in the cargo compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect the electrical power feeder cables in the aft cargo compartment sidewall for chafing and/or preloading. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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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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