AD Amdt-39-11457
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
Chafing and damage to wire harnesses of the tail tank fuel transfer pumps, which could result in an inoperative fuel transfer pump and/or an increased risk of a fire or explosion from a fuel leak.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time visual inspection of the wire harnesses of the tail tank fuel transfer pumps to determine if metallic transitions are installed and if damaged wires are present. If metallic transitions are not installed, accomplish a temporary repair, repeat the visual inspection at intervals not to exceed 2 years, and permanently modify the wire harnesses within 5 years after the effective date of the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin MD11-28A101, dated August 24, 1998, certificated in any category.
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