Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-13113 · McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 Airplanes
Model MD-90-30 airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD90-25A056, Revision 01, dated April 30, 2002; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-90-30 airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection for chafing or damage of the cable assemblies and follow-on modification of the cable assemblies of the powered seats located in the first-class cabin. This action is necessary to prevent chafing and damage of the cable assemblies due to contact between the cable and the metal retaining clip on the seat leg, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent smoke and/or fire in the cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.
