AD 2001-14-08

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

AD Number
2001-14-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-269-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 36441

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Various failures of electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pump and associated wiring, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure.

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Required Actions

Inspect the number 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pump for electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated wiring resistance/voltage. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 18 months after the effective date of the AD, with repetitive inspections every 6,000 flight hours or 18 months, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Model DC-10 and MD-10 series airplanes listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-29A142, Revision 01, dated October 21, 1999; and Model MD-11 series airplanes listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD11-29A057, Revision 01, dated October 21, 1999; certificated in any category.

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