Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-05-16 · Effective 2002-06-20 · 67 FR 34818
Document
Document number
02-12066
Federal Register citation
67 FR 34818
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30
Publication date
2002-05-16
Effective date
2002-06-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-198-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes, that requires modification of the main battery ground stud and installation of a nameplate which indicates torque requirements for the ground stud nut. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent the ground stud nut from being inadequately tightened or becoming loose, which could result in electrical arcing between the ground stud and the adjacent structure, leading to damage to electrical or electronic equipment or possibly to fire in the airplane.