AD 2000-15-07

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-15-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-215-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 46571

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the galley power feeder cables against a certain fuselage frame in the forward lower cargo compartment, resulting in electrical arcing and potential smoke and fire.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time detailed visual inspection of the galley power feeder cables and fuselage structure at station Y=635.000 to detect chafing or arcing damage. Install spacers between the galley power feeder cable clamps and fuselage structure. Take corrective actions if damage is detected.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A162, dated July 28, 1999; certificated in any category.

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