Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), DC-9-87 (MD-87), and Model MD-88 Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-11-15 · Effective 2004-12-20 · 69 FR 65531
Document
Document number
04-24932
Federal Register citation
69 FR 65531
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-11-15
Effective date
2004-12-20
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-169-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes, that requires reversing the ground stud installation of the main battery, and installing a new nameplate on the cover of the battery. This action is necessary to prevent damage to equipment or possible fire in the electrical/electronics equipment compartment due to electrical arcing between the ground stud of the main battery and adjacent structure. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.