AD 2004-05-09

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), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-05-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-170-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 9941

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas airplane models Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of wiring in the left-hand tunnel area of the forward cargo compartment, which could result in shorting to structure and lead to smoke or fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect for chafing of wiring in the left-hand tunnel area of the forward cargo compartment. Repair any chafed wiring as necessary. Coil and stow excess wiring.

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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), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and MD-88 airplanes.

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