# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-07-19 · Effective 2000-08-23 · 65 FR 44672
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-18040
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 44672
- **Publication date:** 2000-07-19
- **Effective date:** 2000-08-23
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 99-NM-246-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the upper and lower reading lights in the forward crew rest area with a redesigned light fixture. This amendment is prompted by reports of burning and smoldering blankets in the forward crew rest area due to a reading light fixture that came into contact with the blankets after the light was inadvertently left on. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a possible flammable condition, which could result in smoke and fire in the forward crew rest area.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/19/00-18040/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes)
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