AD 99-03-02

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
99-03-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
99-NM-10-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: January 28, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 18))

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

Chafed, cracked, broken, and cut electrical and bonding wires in the cockpit and cabin areas could result in electrical arcing of wiring, which could cause a fire and/or smoke in the cockpit or cabin.

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Required Actions

Perform a one-time visual inspection of cabin and cockpit wiring and insulation in specified areas within 60 days after the effective date. Repair any discrepancies found prior to further flight using Chapter 20 of the MD-11 Wiring Diagram Manual. Submit inspection results to the FAA within 10 days.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All Model MD-11 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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