# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-02-17 · Effective 2000-03-23 · 65 FR 8027
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-3616
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 8027
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/17/00-3616/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes)
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