AD 2004-22-18

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

AD Number
2004-22-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-32-AD
FR Citation
69 FR 64849

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Electrical shorting of the brake coils of the auto throttle servo (ATS), which could result in smoke in the cockpit and/or passenger cabin.

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Required Actions

Inspect the part number (P/N) of the ATS assembly of the servo assembly of the thrust control module (TCM) within 36 months after the effective date. Take corrective actions based on the identified part number as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-22-026. Do not install thrust control module assemblies with specified part numbers as of the effective date.

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Compliance Time

Within 36 months after the effective date

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-22-026, dated December 19, 2003; certificated in any category.

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