AD 2003-08-08

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

AD Number
2003-08-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-62-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 19330

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafing of electrical wire assemblies above the forward passenger doors and above the entry door (L1) sliding panel of the forward drop ceiling on the passenger compartment, which could result in electrical arcing and consequent electrical fire in the passenger compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect certain areas around the entry light connector of the sliding ceiling panel above the forward passenger doors for discrepancies, repair if necessary, and install or modify a flapper door ramp deflector. Inspect the wire assembly support installation above the entry door (L1) sliding panel for chafing, repair if necessary, and replace the wire support bracket with new support clip assemblies.

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Compliance Time

Not specified in the provided text.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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