Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-08-08 · Effective 2003-08-25 · 68 FR 47204
Document
Document number
03-19682
Federal Register citation
68 FR 47204
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; request for comments.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-08-08
Effective date
2003-08-25
FAA docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-144-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes listed above. This action requires inspecting the fuel boost/transfer pumps or reviewing the airplane maintenance records to determine the part number of the fuel boost/transfer pumps, and follow-on actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent heated localized temperatures within the fuel boost/transfer pumps due to frictional heating, which could result in a potential source of ignition in a fuel tank and consequent fire or explosion. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.