Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2000-02-17 · Effective 2000-03-23 · 65 FR 8027
Document
Document number
00-3616
Federal Register citation
65 FR 8027
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series
Publication date
2000-02-17
Effective date
2000-03-23
FAA docket
Docket No. 99-NM-172-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, that requires modification of the battery ground cable installation in the center accessory compartment. This amendment is prompted by reports of battery ground studs that had arced due to loose ground stud attachments. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent such arcing, which could cause smoke and/or fire in the center accessory compartment.