AD 2007-07-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 and -11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of certain principal structural elements (PSEs), which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airworthiness Limitations section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICAW) to incorporate a new revision to the MD-11 Airworthiness Limitations Instructions (ALI). The revision reduces inspection intervals for fatigue cracking of certain PSEs and expands the inspection area for a certain other PSE.
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Compliance Time
Within 18 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, certificated in any category.
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