Summary
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain transport category airplanes identified above. This AD requires modifying the fuel boost pumps. This AD results from a fuel boost pump found with blown thermal fuses and a fractured thrust washer. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel boost pumps, which could lead to the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks. This condition, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.
Directive Details
AD Number
FAA-2007-27339
Document Number
E8-19381
Type
Rule
Publication Date
August 28, 2008
Effective Date
October 2, 2008
Affected Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F
Criticality
important
Emergency
No
Docket ID
Docket No. FAA-2007-27339
Topics
Official Documents
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