AD Amdt-39-10937

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10937
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-348-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 68172

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Damaged electrical wires above the forward passenger doors due to flapper panels moving inboard and chafing the electrical wire assemblies.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies around the entry light connector of the sliding ceiling panel above the forward passenger doors. Repair any discrepancies found, if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

All McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes.

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