AD 2000-03-16

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-03-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-174-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 8024

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Threaded insert connectors pulled free from the casing of the 90 percent brake pedal position switch, allowing the insert connector contact to burn through the nose wheel steering cable.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time visual inspection of the 90 percent brake pedal position switch to determine if certain date codes are present. Take corrective action if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes.

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