AD 2002-26-20

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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

AD Number
2002-26-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-166-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 1521

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of wires at the disconnect panel above the aft left lavatory, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent fire in the cabin.

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Required Actions

Inspect the disconnect panel area above the aft left lavatory for chafed or damaged wires or unacceptable clearance between the wires and adjacent structure. Perform 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 Model MD-88 airplanes.

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