AD 96-05-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Chafing of the electrical wiring of the aft left cabin attendant console against the flight control cables (rudder and horizontal stabilizer), which could result in a wiring short, fire hazard, or damage to the control cables and evacuation warning system signaling system (EVAC).
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Required Actions
Install a control cable guard in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-27-051 dated December 19, 1995, within 60 days after the effective date of this AD. Alternative methods of compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes with manufacturer's Fuselage Numbers 0458, 0459, 0460, 0463, 0464, 0465, 0472, 0473, 0477, 0484, 0487, 0494, 0498, 0502, 0509, 0533, 0570, and 0571.
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