AD 2001-17-05

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-17-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-185-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 44047

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafing and damage to electrical wires of the cockpit due to improper routing during production, which could result in electrical arcing, fire, and smoke in the airplane.

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Required Actions

Within 6 months after the effective date, perform a one-time general visual inspection of the electrical wiring on the right side of the cockpit to detect chafing or damaged wires. If chafing is found, reposition the wires and tighten the wire clamps. If damaged wires are found, repair or replace them as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months of the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A117, dated May 18, 2000, certificated in any category.

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