Regulation & law · 12/12/2001

McDonnell Douglas DC-9-10, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes and C-9 Airplanes: New Airworthiness Directive to Prevent Wiring Damage

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections and repairs to prevent wiring damage on certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9-10, -30, and -40 series airplanes and C-9 airplanes, which could lead to short circuits and fires in the aft cabin area.