# Proposed AD 2001-NM-98-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), and -40 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2001-24-23
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 23, 2001, 66 FR 38193
- Comments due: September 6, 2001
- Became: [AD 2001-24-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-23)
- Docket: 2001-NM-98-AD
- FR document: 01-17595
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/e9/ba/e9ba6b4a0524cdd855f7f6707d9e8bf95425857aad3457e4b9d5b6751cc34cb9 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-07-23/pdf/01-17595.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/07/23/01-17595/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10--15--30--30f-kc-10a-and-kdc-10-and--40
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4021E967CA0287F386256A96005CF5D3.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-98-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), and -40 series airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the battery ground cable installation in the center accessory compartment (CAC). This action is necessary to prevent a loose ground stud and/or cable attachments, and consequent chafing of adjacent structure and electrical arcing, which could result in smoke/fire in the CAC in the event of fuel leakage. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 23, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-17595, comments due Sep 6, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/07/23/01-17595/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10--15--30--30f-kc-10a-and-kdc-10-and--40)

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