AD 2003-17-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | Various | Airworthiness Directives; Various Transport Category Airplanes Manufactured by McDonnell Douglas |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the fire extinguishers to fire discharge cartridges, which could result in the inability to put out a fire in an engine or in the APU.
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Required Actions
Test the capability of the Firex electrical circuits to fire discharge cartridges for the engine and APU, as applicable. Perform troubleshooting actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
Various McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes, including models DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, and MD-11, as listed in the AD's Table 1, certificated in any category.
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