AD 2003-04-16

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

AD Number
2003-04-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-160-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 19339

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafed wires in the avionics equipment compartment due to maintenance personnel lying against the removed cover and/or insulation blankets that cover wire harnesses, which could lead to smoke and/or fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect the avionics equipment compartment for chafed wires and repair as necessary. Replace the existing cover of the avionics cooling fan with a new cover. Install a new placard on the cover.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes.

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