# Proposed AD 2000-NM-164-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, and -83 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-09-07
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 9, 2002, 67 FR 1169
- Comments due: February 25, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-09-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-09-07)
- Docket: 2000-NM-164-AD
- FR document: 02-456
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8e/7a/8e7a900ddde74b582399f214efe188118c18c1a0b27384e0576c4c9ef28de2f0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-01-09/pdf/02-456.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/09/02-456/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81--82-and--83-series-airplanes-and-model
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F3E9A7229DC27BAB86256B3C0057AAC3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-164-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, and -83 series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes. This proposal would require an inspection of the electrical power feeder cables in the aft cargo compartment sidewall for chafing and/or preloading, and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent possible arcing of the electrical power cables in the aft cargo compartment sidewall and consequent damage to equipment and the adjacent structure, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cargo compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 9, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-456, comments due Feb 25, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/09/02-456/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81--82-and--83-series-airplanes-and-model)

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