AD 98-24-02 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-24-02 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
2001-NM-145-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: August 29, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 168))

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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

Potential failure of the overhead instrument panel light and circuit breaker lightplate, which could result in reduced visibility of critical flight instruments and controls.

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Required Actions

Inspect the overhead instrument panel light and circuit breaker lightplate for any signs of damage or malfunction. Replace any defective components as necessary. Revise the maintenance manual to include inspection procedures for the lightplate.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes with the specified overhead instrument panel light and circuit breaker lightplate installed.

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