# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Series Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2000-04-14 · Effective 2000-05-19 · 65 FR 20326
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-8814
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Series
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 65 FR 20326
- **Publication date:** 2000-04-14
- **Effective date:** 2000-05-19
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 99-NM-267-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F series airplanes, that requires a one-time detailed visual inspection of the generator power feeder wires to detect chafed or damage wires; repair, if necessary; and a modification of the generator power feeder wire installation. This amendment is prompted by reports of generator power feeder wire chafing on the closeout rib of the wing leading edge at a certain station due to insufficient clearance between the generator power feeder wires and the closeout rib. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent chafed and burnt generator power feeder wires, which could result in arcing damage to a certain closeout rib of the wing leading edge and fire damage to the wing structure, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the wing.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/04/14/00-8814/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and-md-11f-series-airplanes)
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