AD 2010-10-20

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2010-10-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0685
FR Citation
75 FR 27401

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Potential for an arc/spark condition to occur within the fuel boost or transfer pump conduit assembly connectors and propagate into the forward and aft auxiliary fuel tanks, which could result in a fire or explosion.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine the part numbers of the forward and aft auxiliary tank fuel boost and transfer pump conduit/conduit assembly and conduit assembly electrical connector, as applicable. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.

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