AD 2000-07-19

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-07-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-268-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 20327

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the external power feeder cable due to chafing during maintenance, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent structural damage and smoke and fire in the forward cargo compartment.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection of the external ground power feeder cables in the forward cargo compartment between stations Y=879.000 and Y=1019.000 left of centerline. If chafing or damage is detected, repair and install spiral wrap. If no chafing or damage is detected, install spiral wrap.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A008, Revision 02, dated March 27, 2000; certificated in any category.

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