Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes Equipped With United Technologies Pratt & Whitney Engines
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-07-19 · Effective 2002-08-23 · 67 FR 47649
Document
Document number
02-17529
Federal Register citation
67 FR 47649
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F
Publication date
2002-07-19
Effective date
2002-08-23
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-64-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, that requires replacing the wire harness support bracket of the integrated drive generator (IDG) of the forward engine mounts with a new support bracket, and modifying the angle of the bracket near the oil filter. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent arcing of the IDG wire harness, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the area of the forward engine mount bolt retainer and/or fire detector responder. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.