Summary
This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes. This proposal would require modification of the insulation blankets in the area surrounding the main external power ground studs. This action is necessary to prevent smoke and fire in the forward cargo compartment due to burn damage to the insulation blankets in the area surrounding the main external power ground studs. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.