AD 85-16-02

85-16-02 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5108. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 series airplanes, certificated in any category, which are listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A24-131, dated July 17, 1985. Compliance required within 15 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent hydraulic line damage and/or arcing of the electrical wiring installation associated with the lower galley hot entree cart, accomplish the following:

A. Inspect the lower galley electrically heated hot entree cart wiring and conduit installation in accordance with Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A24-131, dated July 17, 1985, or later FAA approved revision, Accomplishment Instructions A and B. Install or replace parts as necessary.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director, Publications and Training, C1-750 (54-60). These documents also may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California.

This amendment becomes effective August 19, 1985.