Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 Airplane
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2003-04-10 · Effective 2003-05-15 · 68 FR 17544
Document
Document number
03-8740
Federal Register citation
68 FR 17544
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2003-04-10
Effective date
2003-05-15
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-134-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to a single McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 airplane, that requires repetitive tests for electrical continuity and resistance and repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies of the fuel boost/ transfer pump connectors; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent arcing of connectors in the fuel boost/ transfer pump circuit, which could result in a fire or explosion of the fuel tank. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.