Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2004-01-20 · Effective 2004-02-24 · 69 FR 2657
Document
Document number
04-762
Federal Register citation
69 FR 2657
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F
Publication date
2004-01-20
Effective date
2004-02-24
FAA docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-164-AD
Abstract
This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, that requires an initial general visual inspection of the power feeder cables of the integrated drive generator (IDG) and the fuel feed lines of engine pylons No. 1 and No. 3 on the wings for proper clearance and damage; corrective actions if necessary; and repetitive general visual inspections and a terminating action for the repetitive inspections. This action is necessary to prevent potential chafing of the power feeder cables of the IDG in engine pylons No. 1 and No. 3 on the wings, and consequent arcing on the fuel lines in the engine pylons and possible fuel fire. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.