# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule; request for comments. · Published 2002-07-18 · Effective 2002-08-02 · 67 FR 47254
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-18024
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule; request for comments.
- **Citation:** 67 FR 47254
- **Publication date:** 2002-07-18
- **Effective date:** 2002-08-02
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2002-NM-168-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and 11F airplanes. This action requires a one-time inspection to detect loose preload-indicating (PLI) washers or cracked or corroded nuts of the lower bolts of the inboard flap outboard hinge, and replacement with new parts if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct loose PLI washers or cracked or corroded nuts of the lower bolts of the inboard flap outboard hinge, which could result in separation of the inboard flap outboard hinge from the wing structure and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/07/18/02-18024/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes)
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