AD 2000-26-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A broken or cracked light bulb housing could expose the power contactor, potentially causing the map light or reading light to short or overheat, leading to smoke or fire in the cockpit or crew rest area.
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Required Actions
Deactivate the reading light assemblies in the crew rest area by disconnecting, coiling, and stowing the power wires, ensuring deactivated lights do not illuminate, and installing an inop ring on the circuit breaker; OR inspect the reading light assemblies for damage (cracks, damaged components, chafed wires), and perform follow-on or corrective actions as applicable.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes equipped with reading light assemblies in the crew rest area.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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