# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2001-12-12 · Effective 2002-01-16 · 66 FR 64117
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-30199
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 66 FR 64117
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/12/12/01-30199/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10--10f--15--30--30f-kc-10a-and-kdc-10--40)
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