AD 2004-23-21

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes; and Model MD-88 Airplanes

AD Number
2004-23-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-171-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 68777

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the power feeder cables of the auxiliary power unit (APU), which could result in electrical arcing to adjacent structure and consequent fire in the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for chafing of the power feeder cables of the APU and repair if necessary. Replace the support bracket located on the left side of the lower cargo compartment with a new 'U' shaped bracket.

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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 Model MD-88 airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD80-24A105, Revision 02, dated January 24, 2000.

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