AD 2003-04-17

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

AD Number
2003-04-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-166-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 19337

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Damage to wiring/bundles routed to the wire support bar of the circuit breaker panel and to the circuit breakers, along with incorrect routing, could lead to chafing and consequent arcing or loss of electrical power to associated avionics buses in the upper avionics circuit breaker panel, potentially resulting in smoke and/or fire in the cockpit.

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Required Actions

Inspect the wiring/bundles for damage and correct routing. Install protective sleeving, spacers, and sta-straps. Perform corrective/follow-on actions if necessary.

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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 specified in the AD.

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