AD 2010-25-04

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-9-30, DC-9-40, and DC-9-50 Series Airplanes, Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 Airplanes

AD Number
2010-25-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0934
FR Citation
75 FR 75872

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, Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Possible sources of ignition in a fuel tank caused by an electrical fault in the fuel boost pumps, which could result in a fire or an explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the fuel boost pumps for the center wing, and forward or aft auxiliary fuel tanks. The modification must be accomplished in accordance with the referenced Boeing and Argo-Tech service information.

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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, Model DC-9-81 (MD-81), DC-9-82 (MD-82), DC-9-83 (MD-83), and DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airplanes, and Model MD-88 and MD-90-30 Airplanes.

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