AD 2001-25-01

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -43, -51, -52, -53, and -55 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54, and -55 Series Airplanes; and Model DC-8-61, -61F, -62, -62F, -63, -63F, -71, -71F, -72, -72F, -73, and -73F Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-25-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-345-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 63157

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-8-33 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -43, -51, -52, -53, and -55 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54, and -55 Series Airplanes; and Model DC-8-61, -61F, -62, -62F, -63, -63F, -71, -71F, -72, -72F, -73, and -73F Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cross-wired electrical connectors of the fire extinguishing system could release fire extinguishing agent into the incorrect engine nacelle in the event of an engine fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect the electrical connectors of the explosive cartridge wiring of the engine fire extinguisher containers to verify if the identification number labels are installed and legible. Perform repetitive electrical tests of all explosive cartridge wiring of the engine fire extinguisher containers to verify proper installation and function. Take corrective actions, if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days of the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -43, -51, -52, -53, and -55 series airplanes; Model DC-8F-54, and -55 series airplanes; and Model DC-8-61, -61F, -62, -62F, -63, -63F, -71, -71F, -72, -72F, -73, and -73F series airplanes.

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