AD 2001-17-11

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-17-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-191-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 44035

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Arcing damage of the electrical cables leading to the hydraulic pump terminal strips and the surrounding structure in the wheel well area of the right main landing gear (MLG), which could result in a fire in the wheel well of the right MLG.

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Required Actions

Inspect the electrical cables leading to the hydraulic pump terminal strips and the surrounding structure in the wheel well area of the right MLG for arcing damage. Replace any damaged component with a new component or repair the damaged component. Replace a certain terminal strip with a new terminal strip and remove the applicable nameplate in the wheel well of the right MLG. Alternatively, inspect the terminal strip to determine if the correct washer is installed and replace any incorrect washer with a new washer.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, as specified in the referenced service bulletin.

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