Regulation & law · 05/12/2001

McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Airplanes Subject to New Airworthiness Directive for Electrical Connector Inspections

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring repetitive inspections and electrical tests on certain McDonnell Douglas DC-8 airplanes to ensure proper installation and function of the fire extinguishing system, and to detect and correct cross-wired electrical connectors that could lead to engine fires.