AD 99-09-02
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 sense wire of the galley load control unit (GLCU) due to the location of the support bracket of the aft drop ceiling, which could result in electrical arcing, smoke, and possible fire in the aft drop ceiling area of the passenger compartments.
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Required Actions
Relocate the support bracket and reroute the electrical wiring in the aft storage compartment drop ceiling structure in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD11-33A061. Compliance must be initiated within 60 days of the effective date of this AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 60 days of the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes with fuselage numbers 0577, 0579, 0581, 0582, 0584, and 0586; specifically convertible freighters.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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