AD 2009-03-02

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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, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes

AD Number
2009-03-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0735
FR Citation
74 FR 8152

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, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump, which could result in fire at the auxiliary hydraulic pump and consequent damage to the adjacent electrical equipment and/or structure.

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Required Actions

Modify the installation wiring for the electric motor-operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main landing gear. Perform repetitive inspections of the numbers 1 and 2 electric motors of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps for electrical resistance, continuity, mechanical rotation, and associated airplane wiring resistance/voltage. Take corrective actions if necessary. Modify and reroute, as applicable, certain components of the wiring of the electric motor for the auxiliary hydraulic pump located in the right wheel well for certain airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (March 31, 2009)

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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, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.

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