Regulation & law · 12/12/2001

McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40, and -40F Airplanes: New Airworthiness Directive

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring modifications to the battery ground cable installation in certain McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40, and -40F series airplanes to prevent smoke and fire in the center accessory compartment due to loose ground studs and cable attachments.