AD 2011-02-01

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

AD Number
2011-02-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0228
FR Citation
76 FR 1983

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Potential ignition sources inside fuel tanks, which, in combination with flammable vapors, could result in a fuel tank fire or explosion, and consequent loss of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time inspection to detect damage of the wire assemblies of the tail tank fuel system. If damage is found, take corrective actions. For certain airplanes, perform a general visual inspection for correct installation of self-adhering high-temperature electrical insulation tape; install a wire assembly support bracket and route wire assembly; change wire supports; and install a wire protection bracket.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A124, Revision 1, dated August 24, 2010.

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