# 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
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2003-08-08 · Effective 2003-08-25 · 68 FR 47204
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-19682
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 47204
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/08/08/03-19682/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10-dc-10-10f-dc-10-15-dc-10-30-dc-10-30f)
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