AD 2004-22-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 and -11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Moisture entering through the rear of the connector of the overhead decoder units (ODU) located in the overhead baggage stowage racks, which could result in a short, damage to the connector pins, and consequent smoke and/or fire in the cabin.
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Required Actions
Inspect the connector cables for signs of arcing and/or signs of moisture penetration into the overhead decoder units (ODU). Replace the affected ODU(s) with a new ODU if necessary. Modify and reidentify the cable assemblies and the connect cable assemblies at shipside power to the ODU, ODU to ODU, and adjacent bag racks. Replace certain connectors of the ODU and shipside power cable assemblies.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months 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 MD11-33A065, Revision 02, dated April 1, 2003; certificated in any category.
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