Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2000-04-14 · Effective 2000-05-19 · 65 FR 20321
Document
Document number
00-8811
Federal Register citation
65 FR 20321
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series
Publication date
2000-04-14
Effective date
2000-05-19
FAA docket
Docket No. 99-NM-264-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 of the electrical connections to detect corrosion; repair, if necessary; and installation of new circuit breakers and associated wiring. This amendment is prompted by a report that the ratings of certain circuit breakers of a certain video entertainment system exceed the ratings of their associated electrical connector contacts. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent a disparity between the ratings of certain circuit breakers and their associated electrical connector contacts, which could damage the electrical connector contacts and cause possible arcing and heat damage to the electrical connector.