AD 2005-06-03

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

AD Number
2005-06-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19448
FR Citation
70 FR 12791

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of fluorescent light lamp holders in the main cabin, caused by chafing of the lamp holder power wire against the mounting bracket and moisture intrusion into the lamp holders, which could result in failure of the lamp holders and consequent smoke and fire in the airplane cabin.

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Required Actions

Replace existing fluorescent light lamp holders manufactured by Page Aerospace Limited, part numbers C779-02-001 and C779-09-001, with improved parts manufactured by Bruce Industries Incorporated, part numbers BV04055-01-12 and BV04055N-01-12, as specified in Table 1 of this AD. No person may install the existing lamp holders in the specified locations after the effective date of this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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