AD 2001-13-26

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-13-26
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-148-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 38139

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 Series Airplanes, and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of the feeder cables of the external ground power in the forward cargo compartment during removal of the sump panels, which could result in electrical arcing and damage to adjacent structure, and consequent smoke and/or fire in the forward cargo compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect the feeder cables of the external ground power in the forward cargo compartment between certain fuselage stations for chafing or damage, and repair if necessary. Install spiral wrap on the feeder cables of the external ground power.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 series airplanes, and Model MD-10-10F and -30F series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A147, Revision 03, dated April 30, 2001.

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