# Proposed AD FAA-2006-24780: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC- 10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, 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 2006-16-03
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 17, 2006, 71 FR 28619
- Comments due: July 3, 2006
- Became: [AD 2006-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-03)
- Docket: FAA-2006-24780 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2006-24780, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-069-AD
- FR document: E6-7476
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/89/ef/89efc51ce28785f11d46379544625f0cd38c9789e2c4ccd3337fb0b2a76473ab (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-05-17/pdf/E6-7476.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/05/17/E6-7476/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/7D1B50BD6D7F3032862571710065F40C.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2006-24780

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas airplanes, identified above. This proposed AD would require installing or replacing with improved parts, as applicable, the bonding straps between the metallic frame of the fillet and the wing leading edge ribs, on both the left and right sides. This proposed AD results from fuel system reviews conducted by the manufacturer. We are proposing this AD to reduce the potential of ignition sources inside fuel tanks in the event of a severe lightning strike, which, in combination with flammable fuel vapors, could result in fuel tank explosions and consequent loss of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- May 17, 2006: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E6-7476, comments due Jul 3, 2006 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/05/17/E6-7476/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10-dc-10-10f-dc-10-15-dc-10-30-dc-10-30f)

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