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AD FAA-2007-27334

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -42, and -43 Airplanes; Model DC-8-50 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8F-54 and -55 Airplanes; Model DC-8-60 Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-60F Series Airplanes; Model DC-8-72 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-70F Series Airplanes

Summary

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes described previously. This AD requires installing bonding jumpers to the airplane wing structure from the fuel system in-line electrical solenoid valves along the left and right wing front spar. This AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are issuing this AD to prevent point- of-contact arcing or filament heating damage in the fuel lines that could create a potential ignition source, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could cause a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2007-27334

Document Number

E7-10669

Type

Rule

Publication Date

June 5, 2007

Effective Date

July 10, 2007

Affected Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-33, -42, and -43

Criticality

routine

Emergency

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2007-27334

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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