# Proposed AD 2001-NM-389-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-04-10
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 30, 2002, 67 FR 55735
- Comments due: October 15, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-04-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-04-10)
- Docket: 2001-NM-389-AD
- FR document: 02-22132
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ac/26/ac263231f85edbf4cd3660af7449be977d57a8cbf68c140bd4dbdf810726b0b2 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-08-30/pdf/02-22132.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/30/02-22132/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-90-30-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C4832B0F1FB3F8DC86256C29005B1585.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-389-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time general visual inspection to find wire chafing damage and to determine adequate clearance between the disconnect panel structure and the wires above the aft left lavatory; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent damage to certain wires due to contact between the wires and the adjacent structure, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent smoke and fire in the cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 30, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-22132, comments due Oct 15, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/30/02-22132/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-90-30-airplanes)

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