# Proposed AD 2000-NM-400-AD: McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-06-13
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 4, 2002, 67 FR 534
- Comments due: February 19, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-06-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-06-13)
- Docket: 2000-NM-400-AD
- FR document: 02-202
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/a1/e1/a1e1cdadbe649202e45dcebfa22bfaf60cbe9a2b1d5588303ab73545e97fc4ed (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-01-04/pdf/02-202.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/04/02-202/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-md-90-30-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/53D2988EFEFFF0FB86256B3A005039ED.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-400-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30 series airplanes. This proposal would require inspection of the power feeder cables on the left and right side of the aft cargo compartment between certain stations for minimum clearance from the adjacent structure and for the presence of a grommet in the lightening hole through the floor cusp, and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct inadequate clearance of the power feeder cables on the left and right side of the aft cargo compartment, the lack of a grommet in the lightening hole through the floor cusp, and improper installation of the cabin sidewall grill during production. These conditions could lead to chafing of the power feeder cables, resulting in electrical arcing and possibly in a fire in the cargo compartment of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 4, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-202, comments due Feb 19, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/04/02-202/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-md-90-30-series-airplanes)

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