Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-12-12 · Effective 2002-01-16 · 66 FR 64117
Document
Document number
01-30199
Federal Register citation
66 FR 64117
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2001-12-12
Effective date
2002-01-16
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-98-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F series airplanes, that requires modification of the battery ground cable installation in the center accessory compartment (CAC). The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a loose ground stud and/or cable attachments, and consequent chafing of adjacent structure and electrical arcing, which could result in smoke/fire in the CAC in the event of fuel leakage. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.