# Proposed AD 2000-NM-31-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2000-24-11
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 27, 2000, 65 FR 46206
- Comments due: September 11, 2000
- Became: [AD 2000-24-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-11)
- Docket: 2000-NM-31-AD
- FR document: 00-18395
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/d0/a7/d0a7e85606174478b10dc988cd99fbb989cae78512d89d4555ed70b1e1ef6185 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-07-27/pdf/00-18395.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/27/00-18395/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-31-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes, that currently requires a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies at certain areas around the entry light connector of the sliding ceiling panel above the forward passenger doors, and repair, if necessary. For certain airplanes, that AD also requires installation or modification of a flapper door ramp deflector on the forward entry drop ceiling structure. For certain other airplanes, that AD requires inspection of the wire assembly support installation for evidence of chafing, and corrective actions, if necessary. For certain airplanes subject to the existing AD, as well as additional airplanes being added to the applicability of this proposed AD, this action would add a requirement for modification of a support bracket for the ramp deflector assembly. This action is necessary to prevent chafing of electrical wire assemblies above the forward passenger doors, which could result in an electrical fire in the passenger compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 27, 2000: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 00-18395, comments due Sep 11, 2000 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/27/00-18395/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes)

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