AD Amdt-39-10491
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | MD-11 and MD- 11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD- 11F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadequate clearance between the fuel feed pipe and the pneumatic sense line heater tape could result in a hole in the fuel feed pipe caused by electrical arcing and consequent fuel leakage and possible ignition of the fuel vapors.
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Required Actions
Open the circuit breaker of the pneumatic sense line heater tape, install an inoperative ring, coil and stow the electrical wire to the circuit breaker. An optional inspection may be performed to deactivate the heater tape.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F series airplanes as specified in the AD
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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