# Proposed AD 2000-NM-162-AD: McDonnell Douglas DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-26-16
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 5, 2001, 66 FR 30097
- Comments due: July 20, 2001
- Became: [AD 2001-26-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-16)
- Docket: 2000-NM-162-AD
- FR document: 01-14004
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/6c/c3/6cc3b1b95b3aa02f641e94eae19b5a440a8caad8d4e6dc5c6d21782bf9ff36ba (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-06-05/pdf/01-14004.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/06/05/01-14004/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-81--82--83-and--87-series-airplanes-and-model-md-88
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/493C9036A66DC19A86256A64006E82A1.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-162-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes. This proposal would require replacing the interface connectors of the cabin fluorescent lighting ballast in the wiring harness of the overhead stowage compartment with new connectors. This action is necessary to prevent electrical shorting and arcing due to the presence of water in the lighting ballast interface connectors, which could result in smoke in the main cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 5, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-14004, comments due Jul 20, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/06/05/01-14004/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-dc-9-81--82--83-and--87-series-airplanes-and-model-md-88)

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