AD 2000-24-17

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-24-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-38-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 75624

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Overheating of the electrical pins inside the cargo control units (CCU) and subsequent release of hot gases and flames, which could result in smoke and fire in the cargo compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect all six external connectors of suspect CCU's to verify they have a certain part number stamped on the connector bodies. Deactivate the forward and center CCU's for Group 1 airplanes, unless previously accomplished. Follow-on actions may be required based on inspection results.

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Compliance Time

Within 15 days after March 20, 2000, for deactivation of CCU's (if not previously accomplished).

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, certificated in any category, with specific serial numbers listed in Group 1 and Group 2.

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