AD 94-07-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 and -40 Series Airplanes and KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 and -40 Series Airplanes and KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 and -40 Series Airplanes and KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 and -40 Series Airplanes and KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The cavity vent tube, if not properly grounded, could act as an electrical path in the event of a lightning strike, leading to arcing in the tank cavity and possible resulting fire.
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Required Actions
Modify the cavity vent drain tube assembly at the center wing lower auxiliary fuel tank cavity in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 28-204, dated August 5, 1993.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 and -40 series airplanes, and KC-10A (military) airplanes as listed in McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 28-204, dated August 5, 1993.
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