Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Series Airplanes, and Model MD-88 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2000-11-28 · Effective 2000-12-13 · 65 FR 70783
Document
Document number
00-29802
Federal Register citation
65 FR 70783
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) Series
Publication date
2000-11-28
Effective date
2000-12-13
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-356-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-82 (MD-82) and DC-9-83 (MD-83) series airplanes, and Model MD-88 airplanes. This action requires deactivating the left and right lower sidewall lights located in the passenger compartment. This action is necessary to prevent arcing and heat damage of the Luminator fluorescent lamp holders located outboard of the Passenger Service Unit panel, which could result in smoke and fire in the passenger compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.