# Proposed AD 2001-NM-121-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Series Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-06-14
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 4, 2002, 67 FR 550
- Comments due: February 19, 2002
- Became: [AD 2002-06-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-06-14)
- Docket: 2001-NM-121-AD
- FR document: 02-209
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/fc/2b/fc2bd7a2f453e592b6787aaf3d8810ede33469009ae842248627f558573807a7 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-01-04/pdf/02-209.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/04/02-209/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10--10f--15--30--30f-kc-10a-and-kdc-10--40
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/401876B64E49680786256B3A00503A8C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-121-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F series airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F series airplanes. This proposal would require an inspection of the parallel power feeder cables of the number 2 generator for chafing or structure damage; repositioning of the cables; and repair, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent wire chafing of the parallel power feeder cables of the number 2 generator, which, if not corrected, could result in electrical arcing and damage to adjacent structure, and consequent smoke and/or fire in the aft door panel area. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 4, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-209, comments due Feb 19, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/01/04/02-209/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10--10f--15--30--30f-kc-10a-and-kdc-10--40)

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