AD 2002-14-09

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

AD Number
2002-14-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-63-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 47647

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Arcing between power feeder cables and support brackets of the terminal strips, which could result in smoke and fire in the main cabin or avionics compartment.

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Required Actions

Replace applicable terminal strips in the avionics compartment with new terminal strips. Perform an inspection to detect arcing damage of the surrounding structure and electrical cables, and repair or replace any damaged component with a new one.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, as applicable to those previously modified per the existing AD.

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