AD 2000-24-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Arcing and heat damage to the attachment points of the main external and galley power receptacle ground wire, insulation blankets outboard and aft of the receptacle area, and adjacent power cables, which could result in smoke and fire in the forward cargo compartment.
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Required Actions
Replace the ground support brackets with new brackets and reroute the ground cables of the galley external power and main external power for Group 1 airplanes. For Group 2 airplanes, replace the ground support bracket and reroute the ground cables of the main external power.
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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 MD11-24A138, dated April 3, 2000; certificated in any category.
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