AD 2001-16-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA8452SW |
Unsafe Condition
Inability to remove power from the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system during a non-normal or emergency situation could result in inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or cabin.
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Required Actions
Modify the IFE system to incorporate a master power switch and relay. Revise the Airplane Flight Manual to alert the flight crew to the existence of the master power switch for the IFE system. Revise the Inflight Manual to alert the flight crew and cabin crew to the existence of the master power switch for the IFE system and inform them of where to find and how to operate the switch.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 series airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate SA8452SW.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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