# Proposed AD 2000-NM-33-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2000-24-12
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 27, 2000, 65 FR 46211
- Comments due: September 11, 2000
- Became: [AD 2000-24-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-24-12)
- Docket: 2000-NM-33-AD
- FR document: 00-18397
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/61/2b/612b2ecc34600869bf3863bea5c2827555048401d1095c03b512f52ce7eff372 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-07-27/pdf/00-18397.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/27/00-18397/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2000-NM-33-AD

## 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 an inspection to detect chafing or damage of the electrical wires leading to the terminal strips in the center accessory compartment (CAC) area; and corrective actions, if necessary. This proposal also would require revising the wire connection stack up of certain cable terminals at the electrical power center bays in the CAC, and replacing certain terminal strips with new strips and removing applicable nameplates at electrical power center bays. This action is necessary to prevent arcing and sparking damage to the power feeder cables, terminal strips, and adjacent structure, and consequent smoke and fire in the CAC. 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 00-18397, comments due Sep 11, 2000 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/07/27/00-18397/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes)

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