# Proposed AD 2000-NM-170-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 MD-88 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-05-09
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 29, 2003, 68 FR 44491
- Comments due: September 12, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-05-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-09)
- Docket: 2000-NM-170-AD
- FR document: 03-19194
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/2f/29/2f29737895b8ae4d87e2cd89878cf2833d92820569dde84cf29e23bba9318ad7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-07-29/pdf/03-19194.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/29/03-19194/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/2BD330F9718437D786256D720049D737.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-170-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplane models. This proposal would require a one-time inspection for chafing of wiring in the left-hand tunnel area of the forward cargo compartment, repair if necessary, and coiling and stowing of excess wiring. This action is necessary to prevent wire chafing and subsequent shorting to structure in the forward cargo compartment, which could result in smoke or fire in the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 29, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-19194, comments due Sep 12, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/29/03-19194/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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