# Proposed AD 2002-NM-08-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-25-13
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: September 8, 2003, 68 FR 52870
- Comments due: October 23, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-25-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-25-13)
- Docket: 2002-NM-08-AD
- FR document: 03-22709
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/76/1c/761cfc95e9f19ab29b67ac75e55d2f2994e089a588cb7bfeb8b7def8d48c9f14 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-09-08/pdf/03-22709.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/08/03-22709/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10-dc-10-10f-dc-10-15-dc-10-30-dc-10-30f
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/E39B9BEF41E08F3D86256D9B004BACD7.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-08-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes listed above. This proposal would require a one-time inspection for damage of the power feeder cables and surrounding structure, and repair if necessary. For certain airplanes, this proposal would require fabricating and installing a power feeder support bracket assembly and clamps at station Y=595.000, left side. For certain other airplanes, this proposal would require installing two power feeder support brackets and clamps at station Y=606.000, left side. This action is necessary to prevent chafing of the external ground power feeder cables against the adjacent structure, which could result in arcing and fire. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Sep 8, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-22709, comments due Oct 23, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/09/08/03-22709/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10-dc-10-10f-dc-10-15-dc-10-30-dc-10-30f)

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