# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15 Airplane
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2004-03-31 · Effective 2004-05-05 · 69 FR 16785
## Document
- **Document number:** 04-6955
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 69 FR 16785
- **Publication date:** 2004-03-31
- **Effective date:** 2004-05-05
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2003-NM-31-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to a certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-15 airplane, that requires an inspection to detect chafing or overheat damage of the electrical wires located at fuselage station Y=110.000 bulkhead of the lower nose left tunnel; and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment also requires replacing the external power ground stud with a new ground stud using new attaching parts, torquing new attachments, and installing a nameplate. This action is necessary to prevent loose external power ground wires, which could cause arcing and overheated wire insulation and consequent smoke/fire in the cockpit. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/03/31/04-6955/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-9-15-airplane)
---
*AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*