AD 2010-21-13

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

AD Number
2010-21-13
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0672
FR Citation
75 FR 63040

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Lightning-induced transients to the fuel quantity indication system could cause voltage levels to exceed original design levels between fuel tank probes and structure, becoming a potential ignition source at the fuel tank, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install a support bracket and coupler on the left and right wing-to-fuselage transition, and metallic overbraid on the left and right leading edge wire assembly, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-262, Revision 1, dated June 9, 2010.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD (November 18, 2010).

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-28-262, Revision 1, dated June 9, 2010.

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