# Proposed AD 2002-NM-134-AD: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 Airplane

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-07-14
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 3, 2003, 68 FR 320
- Comments due: February 18, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-07-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-07-14)
- Docket: 2002-NM-134-AD
- FR document: 03-47
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/bc/91/bc91f4e45371a0de420204602762fddea6383556e37893d8b930c5fc301f5a55 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-01-03/pdf/03-47.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/03/03-47/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-30-airplane
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A359A352D914F96986256CA3005AD277.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-134-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to a single McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 airplane. 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

- Jan 3, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-47, comments due Feb 18, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/01/03/03-47/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-dc-10-30-airplane)

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