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AD FAA-2010-0554

Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-90-30 Airplanes

Summary

We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. That AD currently requires modifying the auxiliary hydraulic power system (including doing all applicable related investigative and corrective actions). This new AD requires these same actions, using corrected service information. This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer, as well as reports of electrically shorted wires in the right wheel well and evidence of arcing on the auxiliary hydraulic pump power cables, which are routed within the tire burst area. We are issuing this AD to prevent electrically shorted wires or arcing at the auxiliary hydraulic pump power cables, which could result in a fire in the wheel well. We are also issuing this AD to reduce the potential of an ignition source adjacent to the fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in a fuel tank explosion and consequent loss of the airplane.

Directive Details

AD Number

FAA-2010-0554

Document Number

2010-25440

Type

Rule

Publication Date

October 14, 2010

Effective Date

November 18, 2010

Affected Manufacturer

McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-90-30

Criticality

important

Emergency

No

Docket ID

Docket No. FAA-2010-0554

Topics

Air transportationAircraftAviation safetyIncorporation by referenceSafety

Official Documents

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