# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and MD-88 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2002-05-02 · Effective 2002-06-06 · 67 FR 21987
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-10653
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 21987
- **Publication date:** 2002-05-02
- **Effective date:** 2002-06-06
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-164-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and MD-88 airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the electrical power feeder cables in the aft cargo compartment sidewall for chafing and/or preloading, and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent possible arcing of the electrical power cables in the aft cargo compartment sidewall and consequent damage to equipment and the adjacent structure, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cargo compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/05/02/02-10653/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81-md-81-dc-9-82-md-82-dc-9-83-md-83-and-md-88)
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