# 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 MD-88 Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-03-03 · Effective 2004-04-07 · 69 FR 9941
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-4560
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 9941
- **Publication date:** 2004-03-03
- **Effective date:** 2004-04-07
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-170-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplane models, that requires a one-time inspection for chafing of wiring in the left-hand tunnel area of the forward cargo compartment, repair if necessary, and coiling and stowing of excess wiring. This action is necessary to prevent wire chafing and subsequent shorting to structure in the forward cargo compartment, which could result in smoke or fire in the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/03/04-4560/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-81-md-81-dc-9-82-md-82-dc-9-83-md-83-dc-9-87)
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