# Proposed AD 2001-NM-164-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-01-17
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: June 18, 2003, 68 FR 36520
- Comments due: August 4, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-01-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-17)
- Docket: 2001-NM-164-AD
- FR document: 03-15334
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/f0/e7/f0e71226576bc28fe24d335419b9fb4dce5d2a30b1564aba00faf8829cc87f0f (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-06-18/pdf/03-15334.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/18/03-15334/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/48F81EF2AC3170DF86256D490052BD81.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-164-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes. This proposal would require an initial general visual inspection of the power feeder cables of the integrated drive generator (IDG) and the fuel feed lines of engine plyons 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.

## Notices in this docket

- Jun 18, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-15334, comments due Aug 4, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/06/18/03-15334/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes)

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