Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 and -30 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2001-07-23 · Effective 2001-08-07 · 66 FR 38141
Document
Document number
01-17596
Federal Register citation
66 FR 38141
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 and -30 Series
Publication date
2001-07-23
Effective date
2001-08-07
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-102-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10 and -30 series airplanes. This action requires replacement of a certain circuit breaker in the navigation transfer circuit located on the overhead circuit breaker panel with a certain new circuit breaker; and installation of a new nameplate. This action is necessary to prevent damage to wires or equipment and consequent smoke/fire in the cockpit from heat generated in the wires during an overload condition. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.