# Proposed AD 2000-NM-169-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD- 81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and Model MD-88 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-23-05
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 18, 2003, 68 FR 36518
- Comments due: August 4, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-23-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-23-05)
- Docket: 2000-NM-169-AD
- FR document: 03-15333
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/b9/bf/b9bf0a074815068634279dc6f97dc1a399108de1c77c7281265efc4cf45c5a2b (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-06-18/pdf/03-15333.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/18/03-15333/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81-md-81-dc-9-82-md-82-dc-9-83-md-83-dc-9-87
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D3765CE6E21CEFD386256D490050EA38.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-169-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes. This proposal would require reversing the ground stud installation of the main [[Page 36519]] battery, and installing a new nameplate on the cover of the battery. This action is necessary to prevent damage to equipment or possible fire in the electrical/electronics equipment compartment due to electrical arcing between the ground stud of the main battery and adjacent structure. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 18, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-15333, comments due Aug 4, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/18/03-15333/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81-md-81-dc-9-82-md-82-dc-9-83-md-83-dc-9-87)

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