Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-12193 · McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Airplanes
Model DC-8 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC8-24A075, Revision 02, dated May 2, 2000; certificated in any category.
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 series airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection to determine the manufacturer of the circuit breakers, and corrective action, if necessary. This amendment is prompted by reports of smoke and electrical odor in the flight compartment and cabin area as a result of failure of circuit breakers. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent internal overheating and arcing of the circuit breakers and airplane wiring due to long-term use and breakdown of internal components of the circuit breakers, which could result in smoke and fire in the flight compartment and main cabin.
