AD 2003-26-07

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Airplanes

AD Number
2003-26-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-103-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 75396

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Internal overheating and arcing of circuit breakers and airplane wiring due to long-term use and breakdown of internal components of the circuit breakers, which could result in smoke and fire in the flight compartment and main cabin.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time general visual inspection of the circuit breakers to determine if discrepant circuit breakers are installed. If discrepant circuit breakers are found, replace them with new, approved circuit breakers before further flight. Alternatively, review airplane maintenance records to determine if discrepant circuit breakers were installed after delivery.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-24A081, Revision 01, dated March 7, 2003; certificated in any category.

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