Business · 07/12/2010

McDonnell Douglas Corporation Issues Airworthiness Directive for DC-9-30, DC-9-40, DC-9-50 Series and MD-88/MD-90-30 Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring modifications to the fuel boost pumps and auxiliary fuel tanks on select McDonnell Douglas Corporation airplanes to prevent potential ignition sources in the fuel tanks, which could lead to fires or explosions.