Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 Airplane
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-05-21 · Effective 2004-06-25 · 69 FR 29209
Document
Document number
04-11284
Federal Register citation
69 FR 29209
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Publication date
2004-05-21
Effective date
2004-06-25
FAA docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-237-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to a certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 airplane, that requires an inspection of the power feeder cable assembly of the auxiliary power unit (APU) for chafing, correct type of clamps, and proper clamp installation; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent the loss of the APU generator due to chafing of the generator power feeder cables, and consequent electrical arcing and smoke/fire in the APU compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.