AD 2002-10-01

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

AD Number
2002-10-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-198-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 34818

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Inadequate tightening or loosening of the main battery ground stud nut could result in electrical arcing between the ground stud and adjacent structure, causing damage to electrical or electronic equipment or potentially leading to fire.

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Required Actions

Modify the main battery ground stud and install a nameplate indicating torque requirements for the ground stud nut.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes

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