# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 1998-10-20 · Effective 1998-11-23 · 63 FR 55940
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-27882
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 63 FR 55940
- **Publication date:** 1998-10-20
- **Effective date:** 1998-11-23
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 98-NM-73-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and - 40 series airplanes, that requires installation of a new protector cap in all fuel tank boost/transfer pump housings. This amendment is prompted by reports of inoperative fuel boost/transfer pumps due to arcing or burning of the electrical connectors. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent damage to the fuel tank boost/ transfer pump housings in case of an electrical connector malfunction, which could result in increased risk of a fuel tank explosion or fire.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/10/20/98-27882/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10--15--30-and--40-series-airplanes)
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