Business · 19/01/2010

McDonnell Douglas Corporation Proposes New Airworthiness Directive for DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, and MD-10-10F Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is considering a new airworthiness directive (AD) requiring a one-time inspection of fastener holes for cracks at a specific location on certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, and MD-10-10F airplanes, following reports of fuel leaks in these aircraft.