# Proposed AD 2000-NM-362-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81, -82, -83, and -87 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-01-24
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 3, 2001, 66 FR 40645
- Comments due: September 17, 2001
- Became: [AD 2002-01-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-01-24)
- Docket: 2000-NM-362-AD
- FR document: 01-19386
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/c6/a1/c6a175dd1f36a17164cb28e27a8e31c535abafc4acb099076323b625bd03cc41 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-08-03/pdf/01-19386.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/03/01-19386/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81--82--83-and--87-series-airplanes-and-model
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B8BB85BC56B50FB286256A9D00551A94.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-362-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 replacement of the dust seals of the passenger service unit (PSU) panels of the overhead stowage compartment with new dust seals. This action is necessary to ensure replacement of dust seals of the lower PSU panel that may contribute to the spread of a fire when ignition occurs from electrical arcing of a failed light holder assembly, which could cause consequent damage to adjacent structure and smoke emitting from the PSU panel into the passenger cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 3, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-19386, comments due Sep 17, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/08/03/01-19386/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81--82--83-and--87-series-airplanes-and-model)

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