AD 2001-17-08

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-17-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-188-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 44043

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafing and arcing of the parallel feeder cables of the number 2 integrated drive generator (IDG), which could result in smoke and/or fire in the right aft galley area.

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Required Actions

Perform a general visual inspection to detect chafing or damage of the parallel power feeder cables of the number 2 IDG. If no chafing or damage is detected, reposition the cables. If chafing or damage is detected, repair the chafed cable and damaged structure, and reposition the cables.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A157, dated August 10, 2000; certificated in any category.

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