AD 2004-22-20

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

AD Number
2004-22-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-18572
FR Citation
69 FR 64846

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Arcing between a power feeder cable and terminal board support bracket, which could result in arcing damage to the power feeder cables, terminal boards, and adjacent structure, leading to smoke and/or fire in the cabin.

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Required Actions

Replace low base terminal boards with higher base terminal boards within 18 months after the effective date. Perform all related investigative action and applicable corrective actions as specified in the service bulletin before further flight. If structural damage is encountered that is not covered in the structural repair manual, repair it in accordance with a method approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA.

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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 MD-11F airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A175, Revision 01, dated April 25, 2003; certificated in any category.

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