AD 2010-11-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Missing case ground wire for the alternate fuel pump and improperly grounded lightning protection wire braid for wire assemblies in the empennage and number 2 engine inlet, which could lead to insufficient grounding of the fuel pump. In combination with an electrical failure within the fuel pump and a compromised electrical bond, this could cause a fuel tank ignition, resulting in fire or explosion.
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Required Actions
Modify the case grounding for the alternate fuel pump of the tail tank, the leak detection thermal switch grounding for the number 2 engine, and wire braid grounding in the empennage and number 2 engine inlet.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, excluding one airplane removed from the applicability of the existing AD.
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