AD 2004-01-17

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

AD Number
2004-01-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-164-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 2657

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Potential chafing of the power feeder cables of the integrated drive generator (IDG) in engine pylons No. 1 and No. 3, leading to arcing on the fuel lines and possible fuel fire.

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Required Actions

Perform an initial general visual inspection of the power feeder cables of the IDG and fuel feed lines of engine pylons No. 1 and No. 3 for proper clearance and damage. Take corrective actions if necessary. Conduct repetitive general visual inspections and implement a terminating action for the repetitive inspections.

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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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