AD 90-09-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-88 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series and Model MD-88 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Potential fire ignition source due to arcing, burning, or chafing of electrical wiring in the overhead stowage compartment rail assemblies near electrical bonding straps.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect left and right overhead stowage compartment rail assemblies for damage to electrical wiring, repair damaged wires as specified, and modify the electrical bonding strap installation per MD-80 Alert Service Bulletin A25-309. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager.
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Compliance Time
within 18 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (May 29, 1990), unless previously accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, -87 series and MD-88 airplanes, Fuselage Numbers 1071 through 1644
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