AD 2000-07-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 and MD-11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to external power feeder cables located under the forward cargo compartment floor, caused by excessive cable length and/or maintenance personnel stepping on the cables, leading to arcing and potential fire.
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Required Actions
Inspect the external power feeder cables between stations Y=635.000 and Y=655.000 for chafed or damaged wires within 1 year after the effective date. Repair any damaged wires prior to further flight. Modify the external power feeder cable clamping installation as per the referenced service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 1 year after the effective date for the inspection; within 90 days after June 15, 1994, for the modification.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 24-78, dated May 10, 1994, certificated in any category.
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