Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2008-08-28 · Effective 2008-10-02 · 73 FR 50718
Document
Document number
E8-19381
Federal Register citation
73 FR 50718
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F
Publication date
2008-08-28
Effective date
2008-10-02
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-27339
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain transport category airplanes identified above. This AD requires modifying the fuel boost pumps. This AD results from a fuel boost pump found with blown thermal fuses and a fractured thrust washer. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel boost pumps, which could lead to the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks. This condition, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.