Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 23/12/2008

FAA Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all McDonnell Douglas DC-8-50, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-60, DC-8-60F, DC-8-70, and DC-8-70F airplanes to prevent fuel pump overheating and electrical arc burnthrough, which could lead to a fuel tank fire or explosion. The proposed AD would require revising the airplane flight manual to provide procedures for precluding dry running of the fuel pumps.