AD 2000-09-07

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes, and KC-10A (Military) Airplanes

AD Number
2000-09-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-212-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 30534

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes, and KC-10A (Military) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of circuit breakers due to long-term use and breakdown of internal components, leading to internal overheating and arcing, which could result in smoke and fire in the flight compartment and main cabin.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time general visual inspection of circuit breakers to determine the manufacturer. Replace any Wood Electric Corporation or Wood Electric Division of Potter Brumfield Corporation circuit breakers found during the inspection with new circuit breakers at the next scheduled maintenance visit, but not later than 24 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 series airplanes, and KC-10A (military) airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A161, dated October 29, 1999; certificated in any category.

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