AD 2001-21-05

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-21-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-337-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 53335

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Suspected defective multiplexers could lead to loss of airspeed and altitude indications on both primary flight displays in the cockpit, and/or loss or degradation of the autopilot functionality, and consequent failure of the data busses.

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Required Actions

Inspect to verify that modification 'AS' is on the front and rear identification plates of flight management computers (FMC-1 and FMC-2). If modification 'AS' is installed, test the FMCs to ensure they are operational and install new software to reidentify them as part number 4059050-912. If modification 'AS' is not installed, follow applicable corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes with manufacturer's fuselage numbers 0447 through 0552 inclusive, and 0554 through 0621 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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