# Proposed AD FAA-2006-24786: 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 2006-16-02
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 17, 2006, 71 FR 28626
- Comments due: July 3, 2006
- Became: [AD 2006-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-02)
- Docket: FAA-2006-24786 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2006-24786, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-087-AD
- FR document: E6-7479
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d6/40/d6401d3be29e5f2714d09f251ef60f8a23c393a2de5867f434666c100764092d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-05-17/pdf/E6-7479.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/05/17/E6-7479/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/10021BCA9EBD705886257171006792FC.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2006-24786

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain 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. This proposed AD would require installing a clamp, a bonding jumper assembly, and attaching hardware to the refueling manifold in the right wing refueling station area. This proposed AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to prevent arcing on the in-tank side of the fueling valve during a lightning strike, which could result in an ignition source that could ignite fuel vapor and cause a fuel tank explosion.

## Notices in this docket

- May 17, 2006: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E6-7479, comments due Jul 3, 2006 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/05/17/E6-7479/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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