AD 2000-22-21

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10, Model MD-10, and Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-22-21
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-345-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 69658

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10, Model MD-10, and Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Short circuit of the fuel pump electrical connector, which could damage the conduit that protects the power lead inside the fuel tank, and result in the creation of a potential ignition source in the fuel tank.

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Required Actions

Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to advise flight crew of appropriate procedures for disabling certain fuel pump electrical circuits following failure of a fuel pump electrical connector. For certain airplanes, also revise the AFM to prohibit resetting of tripped fuel pump circuit breakers.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10, Model MD-10, and Model MD-11 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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