AD 2004-12-16

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

AD Number
2004-12-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2003-NM-76-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 34257

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

One or more inoperable remote control circuit breakers (RCCB) of the alternating current (AC) cabin bus switch during smoke and fume isolation procedures could propagate smoke and fumes in the cockpit and passenger cabin.

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Required Actions

Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, perform an inspection to verify operation of the RCCBs of the AC cabin bus switch. If all RCCBs are operating properly, repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 700 flight hours. If any RCCB is not operating properly, replace the failed RCCB with a new RCCB prior to further flight and repeat the inspection at intervals not to exceed 700 flight hours.

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Compliance Time

Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A181, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2003; certificated in any category.

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