AD Amdt-39-10784
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | Various | Airworthiness Directives; SAFT America Inc. Part Number (P/N) 021929-000 (McDonnell Douglas P/N 43BO34LB02) and P/N 021904-000 (McDonnell Douglas P/N 43BO34LB03) Nickel Cadmium Batteries |
Unsafe Condition
Exposure of cell screws to chloride causes fastener heads to shear off, leading to battery explosion.
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Required Actions
Replace all battery terminal screws, verify battery contains design specification cells, and replace non-design specification cells.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
SAFT America Inc. P/N 021929-000 (McDonnell Douglas P/N 43BO34LB02) and P/N 021904-000 (McDonnell Douglas P/N 43BO34LB03) nickel cadmium batteries installed on aircraft.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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