# Proposed AD FAA-2006-24999: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2006-17-15
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 12, 2006, 71 FR 33663
- Comments due: July 27, 2006
- Became: [AD 2006-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-15)
- Docket: FAA-2006-24999 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2006-24999, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2006-NM-060-AD
- FR document: E6-9063
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/84/b2/84b29d0730c45065c4692dd3a8224bffa6299e13f582037eef9282c149816edd (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2006-06-12/pdf/E6-9063.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/06/12/E6-9063/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10-and-dc-10-10f-airplanes-and-model
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/66D418F0AFE5389A8625718B0067E868.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2006-24999

## Summary

The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F airplanes. This proposed AD would require replacing the clamp bases for the fuel vent pipe with improved clamp bases. This proposed AD results from reports that the foil wrapping on existing plastic clamp bases has migrated out of position, which compromises the bonding of the fuel vent pipes to the airplane structure. We are proposing this AD to ensure that the fuel vent pipes are properly bonded to the airplane structure. Improper bonding could prevent electrical energy from a lightning strike from dissipating to the airplane structure, and create an ignition source, which could result in a fuel tank explosion.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 12, 2006: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document E6-9063, comments due Jul 27, 2006 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2006/06/12/E6-9063/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10-and-dc-10-10f-airplanes-and-model)

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