AD 2005-08-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-8-33 and -43 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33 and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-50, -60, -60F, -70, and -70F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cross-wired electrical connectors of the engine fire extinguishing agent containers, which 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 emergency shut off wire assembly; install lanyards on the electrical connectors for the engine fire extinguishing agent containers and for the auxiliary power unit fire extinguishing agent containers if applicable; and perform related investigative/corrective actions as applicable.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after December 20, 2001 (the effective date of AD 2001-25-01, amendment 39-12553).
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, DC-8-43, DC-8-51, DC-8-52, DC-8-53, DC-8F-54, DC-8-55, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72, DC-8-72F, DC-8-73, and DC-8-73F airplanes; certificated in any category; as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin DC8-26-047, Revision 1, dated September 4, 2003.
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