Regulation & law · 12/12/2001

McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes: New Airworthiness Directive to Prevent Circuit Breaker Malfunction

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections and corrections to prevent circuit breaker malfunctions in certain McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 series airplanes, as well as MD-10-10F series airplanes, due to a risk of wire damage and fire in the cockpit.