AD 2003-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 and -11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Overheating and internal component failure of the dimmer control unit of the overhead instrument lighting, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the flight compartment.
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Required Actions
Modify the overhead instrument lighting by relocating the dimmer control unit and revising the wire routing.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes.
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