AD 91-13-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-87 (MD-87) Series Airplanes

AD Number
91-13-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
91-NM-108-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-87 (MD-87) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing and subsequent arcing of wires located on the right side of the airplane between stations Y=1022.000 and Y=1062.000 at longeron 3 could cause a fire resulting in loss of engine controls and/or passengers becoming asphyxiated due to smoke inhalation.

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Required Actions

Reroute the wire assembly between stations Y=1022.000 and Y=1062.000 at longeron 3 in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A24-123. An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time may be used if approved by the FAA. Special flight permits may be issued under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate to a base for compliance.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Model DC-9-87 (MD-87) series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Wire Assembly

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AD Number:
91-13-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-NM-108-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-87 (MD-87) Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wire Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/27/1991
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-9-87 (MD-87)
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-13-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-NM-108-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-7035

AD NUMBER:   91-13-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-87 (MD-87) Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 27, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-13-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-7035. Docket No. 91 NM-108-AD.

Applicability: Model DC-9-87 (MD-87) series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent chafing and subsequent arcing of wires which could cause a fire resulting in the loss of engine controls and/or passengers becoming asphyxiated due to smoke inhalation, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the airplane by rerouting the wire assembly located on the right side of the airplane between stations Y=1022.000 and Y=1062.000 at longeron 3 in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A24-123, dated March 19, 1991.

(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO.

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

(d) The modification requirements shall be done in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A24-123, dated March 19, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Douglas Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 1771, Long Beach, California 90801, Attention: Business Unit Manager, Service Bulletins, Service Change and Modification Kits, Product Support, Mail Code 73-30. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C.

This amendment (39-7035, AD 91-13-04) becomes effective on June 27, 1991.


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AD Number:
91-13-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
91-NM-108-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-87 (MD-87) Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wire Assembly
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/27/1991
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-9-87 (MD-87)
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-13-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   91-NM-108-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-7035

AD NUMBER:   91-13-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9-87 (MD-87) Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 27, 1991.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
91-13-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-7035. Docket No. 91 NM-108-AD.

Applicability: Model DC-9-87 (MD-87) series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent chafing and subsequent arcing of wires which could cause a fire resulting in the loss of engine controls and/or passengers becoming asphyxiated due to smoke inhalation, accomplish the following:

(a) Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, modify the airplane by rerouting the wire assembly located on the right side of the airplane between stations Y=1022.000 and Y=1062.000 at longeron 3 in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A24-123, dated March 19, 1991.

(b) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO.

(c) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

(d) The modification requirements shall be done in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A24-123, dated March 19, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from McDonnell Douglas Corporation, Douglas Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 1771, Long Beach, California 90801, Attention: Business Unit Manager, Service Bulletins, Service Change and Modification Kits, Product Support, Mail Code 73-30. This information may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue S.W., Renton, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California, or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C.

This amendment (39-7035, AD 91-13-04) becomes effective on June 27, 1991.


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