AD 2000-08-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the cargo control units (CCU) can produce overheating of the electrical pins inside the CCU, leading to the release of hot gases and flames, which can ignite adjacent insulation blankets and result in smoke and fire in the cargo compartment.
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Required Actions
Deactivate the forward and center cargo control units (CCU).
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, certificated in any category, with specific serial numbers listed in the AD.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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