AD 2004-10-12 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30 Airplane

Model DC-10-30 airplane, fuselage number 0106; certificated in any category.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the loss of the auxiliary power unit (APU) generator due to chafing of the generator power feeder cables, and consequent electrical arcing and smoke/fire in the APU compartment, accomplish the following: Inspection and Corrective Action(s), if Necessary (a) Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, do a general visual inspection of the power feeder cable assembly of the APU for chafing, correct type (including part number) of clamps, and proper clamp installation, per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A137, Revision 02, dated October 15, 2001. Note 1: For the purposes of this AD, a general visual inspection is defined as: “A visual examination of an interior or exterior area, installation, or assembly to detect obvious damage, failure, or irregularity. This level of inspection is made from within touching distance unless otherwise specified. A mirror may be necessary to enhance visual access to all exposed surfaces in the inspection area. This level of inspection is made under normally available lighting conditions such as daylight, hangar lighting, flashlight, or droplight and may require removal or opening of access panels or doors. Stands, ladders, or platforms may be required to gain proximity to the area being checked.” (1) Condition 1. If no signs of wire chafing are found, and all clamps are of the correct type (including the correct part number) and are installed properly, no further action is required by this AD. (2) Condition 2. If any wire chafing, incorrect type of any clamp (including incorrect part number), or improper clamp installation is found, before further flight, do the applicable corrective action(s) ( e.g., repair, replace, and modify discrepant part) per the Accomplishment Instructions of the service bulletin. Actions Accomplished per Previous Issues of Service Bulletin (b) Accomplishment of the inspection and any applicable corrective actions, per Boeing Service Bulletin DC10-24-137, dated September 15, 1987; or Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A137, Revision 01, dated May 31, 2001; before the effective date of this AD, is considered acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. Accomplishment of the Actions per AD 2001-24-22 (c) Accomplishment of the actions specified in AD 2001-24-22, amendment 39-12539, is acceptable for compliance with the requirements of this AD. Alternative Methods of Compliance (d) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance for this AD. Incorporation by Reference (e) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-24A137, Revision 02, dated October 15, 2001. 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 Airplanes, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on June 25, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on May 10, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-11284 Filed 5-20-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P