# Proposed AD 2000-NM-166-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 2002-26-20
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: March 14, 2002, 67 FR 11453
- Comments due: April 29, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-26-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-26-20)
- Docket: 2000-NM-166-AD
- FR document: 02-6097
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e7/7c/e77c112c89e472f2b0ff29c567fc36f02780272184472f5cc732d36ae8478356 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-03-14/pdf/02-6097.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/03/14/02-6097/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81--82-and--83-series-airplanes-and-model
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D7D236A3FE4FF28486256B7C0051C998.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-166-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 disconnect panel area above the aft left lavatory for chafed or damaged wires or unacceptable clearance between the wires and adjacent structure, and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent chafing of wires at the disconnect panel above the aft left lavatory, which could result in electrical arcing, and consequent fire in the cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Mar 14, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-6097, comments due Apr 29, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/03/14/02-6097/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81--82-and--83-series-airplanes-and-model)

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