AD 91-13-04

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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.

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.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

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.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

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

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.

View Official Source ↗ Find More ADs for The Boeing Company DC-9-87 (MD-87)

Related Airworthiness Directives

2004-05-03

final rule

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; Model MD-88 Airplanes; and Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Shock strut cylinders

Effective: Mar 15, 2004 Category: aircraft

2000-15-17 R1

final rule

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); Model MD-88 Airplanes; and Model MD-90-30 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Hydraulic Pipe Assembly in the Aft Fuselage

Effective: Sep 12, 2000 Category: aircraft

99-24-04 C1

final rule

(Correction) Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-80 Series Airplanes and Model MD-88 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition: Hi-Lok Pin Fasteners

Effective: Dec 27, 1999 Category: aircraft

99-21-06

final rule

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

Unsafe Condition: Slat Drive Mechanism Assembly Brackets

Effective: Nov 12, 1999 Category: aircraft

View all The Boeing Company ADs →