Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2007-06-29 · Effective 2007-08-03 · 72 FR 35642
Document
Document number
E7-11932
Federal Register citation
72 FR 35642
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F
Publication date
2007-06-29
Effective date
2007-08-03
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27302
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F airplanes. This AD requires installing Teflon sleeving around the fuel pump wire harness inside the conduit in the aft supplemental fuel tank. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.