AD 2005-02-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and DC-10-30F Airplanes

AD Number
2005-02-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20117
FR Citation
70 FR 3296

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and DC-10-30F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cargo smoke detectors manufactured by Meggitt Safety Systems Inc. may 'lock up' during electrical power transfer from the auxiliary power unit to the engines, resulting in an inoperative smoke detector without indication to the flightcrew.

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Required Actions

Determine the part number(s) of the cargo smoke detectors. If necessary, revise the Limitations section of the applicable airplane flight manual to include procedures for testing the smoke detection system after the last engine is started. Optionally, replace part number 8930 smoke detectors with modified smoke detectors.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11F, DC-10-10F, and DC-10-30F airplanes.

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