# Proposed AD 2001-NM-46-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Series Airplanes; Model MD-10-10F and -30F Series Airplanes; and Model MD-11 and -11F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-13-10
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 20, 2001, 66 FR 48388
- Comments due: November 5, 2001
- Became: [AD 2002-13-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-13-10)
- Docket: 2001-NM-46-AD
- FR document: 01-23419
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e0/42/e0421cd70859c737c744dab22d76afcf13180799505e21ff8d27fc00423cba84 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-09-20/pdf/01-23419.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/09/20/01-23419/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/480C0CA60BAB77AC86256ACD0059F4D3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-46-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F series airplanes; Model MD-10-10F and -30F series airplanes; and Model MD-11 and -11F series airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive tests for electrical continuity and resistance and repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies of the fuel boost/transfer pump connectors; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent arcing of connectors in the fuel boost/transfer pump circuit, which could result in a fire or explosion of the fuel tank. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 20, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-23419, comments due Nov 5, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/09/20/01-23419/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10--10f--15--30--30f-kc-10a-and-kdc-10--40)

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