AD 2006-16-03

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F Airplanes

AD Number
2006-16-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24780
FR Citation
71 FR 43962

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Ignition sources inside fuel tanks in the event of a severe lightning strike, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install or replace with improved parts, as applicable, the bonding straps between the metallic frame of the fillet and the wing leading edge ribs, on both the left and right sides of the airplane, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the applicable service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 7,500 flight hours or 60 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes, certificated in any category.

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