AD 2003-24-11

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Airplanes

AD Number
2003-24-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-68-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 67792

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Chafing damage to the wire assembly, leading to arcing and potential smoke and fire in the electrical power center (EPC), and damage to the wire assembly terminal lugs and overheating of the power feeder cables on the No. 3 and No. 4 galley load control unit (GLCU), which could result in smoke and fire in the center accessory compartment.

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Required Actions

Inspect the power feeder cables, terminal strip, fuseholder, and fuses of the GLCU within the No. 3 bay EPC to detect damage. Replace the electrical wiring of the galley in the EPC for certain airplanes. Inspect the electrical wiring of the galley in the EPC for damage, perform corrective actions if necessary, modify the wiring support, and remove spare fuses for other airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after September 16, 2002, or within 600 flight hours from the last inspection required by AD 2002-14-05, depending on the airplane's history.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-184, Revision 02, dated January 7, 2003; certificated in any category.

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