Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2001-08-22 · Effective 2001-09-26 · 66 FR 44046
Document
Document number
01-20933
Federal Register citation
66 FR 44046
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series
Publication date
2001-08-22
Effective date
2001-09-26
FAA docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-186-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, that requires replacement of the cargo roller circuit breakers with new circuit breakers, and reidentification of the aft circuit breaker panel; as applicable. This action is necessary to prevent possible overheating of cargo control unit components, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the cargo compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.