AD 2000-22-21 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10, Model MD-10, and Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

Models named: DC-10, Model MD-10, Model MD-11 series. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

All Model DC-10, Model MD-10, and Model MD-11 series airplanes; certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent continued arcing following a short circuit of the fuel pump electrical connector, which could damage the conduit that protects the power lead inside the fuel tank, and result in the creation of a potential ignition source in the fuel tank, accomplish the following: Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) Revision (Procedures Section) (a) Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, insert applicable Interim Operating Procedures regarding abnormal operations for fuel pump electrical connector failures into the Procedures Section of the FAA-approved AFM, in accordance with Boeing Flight Operations Bulletin DC-10-00-01A, MD-11-00-03A, and MD-10-00-02A, dated September 20, 2000. Airplane Flight Manual Revision (Limitations Section) (b) For Model DC-10 and Model MD-11 series airplanes: Within 14 days after the effective date of this AD, insert the following information into the “Fuel Management” paragraph of the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved AFM which may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD into the AFM. “Do not reset any tripped fuel pump circuit breakers.” Note 1: If the information in paragraph (b) of this AD is already in the “Fuel Management” paragraph of the Limitations Section of the AFM, no further action is required by paragraph (b) of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (c) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Operations Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. Note 2: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. Special Flight Permits (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Incorporation by Reference (e) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this AD, the AFM revision shall be done in accordance with Boeing Flight Operations Bulletin DC-10-00-01A, MD-11-00-03A, and MD-10-00-02A, dated September 20, 2000. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Technical Publications Business Administration, Dept. C1-L51 (2-60). Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on December 5, 2000. Issued in Renton, Washington, on November 1, 2000. Donald L. Riggin, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 00-28478 Filed 11-17-00; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P