Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Tail Engine Buildup Units (EBU)
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2002-07-19 · Effective 2002-08-23 · 67 FR 47656
Document
Document number
02-17533
Federal Register citation
67 FR 47656
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-159-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes that requires installation of a new support bracket with a clamp and screw to support the wire harness of the integrated drive generator (IDG). This action is necessary to prevent chafing and arcing of the wire harness of the IDG due to inadequate support, which could result in smoke and/or fire in the area of the forward engine mount. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.