# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-12-04 · Effective 2001-01-08 · 65 FR 75620
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-30440
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 75620
- **Publication date:** 2000-12-04
- **Effective date:** 2001-01-08
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2000-NM-36-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, that requires a one-time detailed visual inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in various areas of the airplane; and corrective actions, if necessary. This amendment is necessary to prevent electrical arcing and/or heat damaged wires due to improper wire installations during manufacture and/or maintenance of the airplane, and consequent fire and smoke in various areas of the airplane. This amendment is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/12/04/00-30440/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes)
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