AD 2003-08-09

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

AD Number
2003-08-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-56-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 19334

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Improper wire installations during manufacture and/or maintenance may lead to electrical arcing and/or heat-damaged wires, potentially causing fire and smoke in various areas of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect all electrical wiring installations in additional fuselage stations to detect discrepancies. Perform corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, as specified in the existing AD, with the addition of 41 inches of fuselage not previously inspected.

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