# Proposed AD 2001-NM-158-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2002-14-13
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: October 5, 2001, 66 FR 50873
- Comments due: November 19, 2001
- Became: [AD 2002-14-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-13)
- Docket: 2001-NM-158-AD
- FR document: 01-25062
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/67/e5/67e590822ebcb30444e90cec8f20e51fd988eed1064919247e39661ce371ae4c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2001-10-05/pdf/01-25062.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/10/05/01-25062/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0D79C257445ECC3F86256AE60054D38F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-158-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 installing a clipnut and bracket and revising the routing of the wire assembly of the forward lower cargo door. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the wire assemblies and damage of a ballast of a light fixture, and consequent smoke and/or fire in the forward cargo compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Oct 5, 2001: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 01-25062, comments due Nov 19, 2001 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/10/05/01-25062/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-series-airplanes)

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