AD 2003-17-12

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

AD Number
2003-17-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-74-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 52081

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Internal overheating and arcing of circuit breakers and airplane wiring due to long-term use and breakdown of internal components of the circuit breakers, which could result in smoke and fire in the flight compartment and main cabin.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time general visual inspection of the circuit breakers to determine if discrepant circuit breakers are installed. If discrepant circuit breakers are found, replace them with new, approved circuit breakers at the next scheduled maintenance visit, but not later than 24 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A137, Revision 01, dated March 11, 2003; certificated in any category.

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