# Proposed AD 2001-NM-167-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-01-19
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 24, 2003, 68 FR 43681
- Comments due: September 8, 2003
- Became: [AD 2004-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-19)
- Docket: 2001-NM-167-AD
- FR document: 03-18792
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3b/32/3b321c34217f8f4d001a9ef7927aeb8c52142d14d84c029ab7d3496468449a68 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-07-24/pdf/03-18792.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/24/03-18792/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5ECC7EE13EFB141E86256D6D004EF895.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-167-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 replacement of the wire assembly connectors of the bag rack lighting with new, moisture-resistant connectors and reidentification of the bag racks. This action is necessary to prevent arcing of the wire assembly connectors of the overhead storage bin, and service module and bin extension assemblies, and consequent smoke/fire in the cabin. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 24, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-18792, comments due Sep 8, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/07/24/03-18792/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes)

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