AD 2003-08-16

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

AD Number
2003-08-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-173-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 20339

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the RDB wire bundle against the No. 2 automatic direction finder (ADF) receiver, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent smoke and/or fire in the cockpit.

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Required Actions

Inspect the RDB wire bundle for chafing against the No. 2 ADF receiver. Repair or replace the wire bundle if chafing is found. Modify the wire bundle as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, as specified in the AD.

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