AD 2006-13-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 and MD-11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The old reading lights in the forward crew rest area could allow articles, such as a blanket, to become embedded in the fixture assembly, which could result in a possible fire.
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Required Actions
Replace the upper and lower reading lights in the forward crew rest area with a redesigned light fixture. The new design includes a smaller lamp and ventilation holes in the fixture assembly.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, including additional airplanes inadvertently sent the old reading lights.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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