# Proposed AD 2001-NM-56-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-08-09
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 29, 2002, 67 FR 55365
- Comments due: October 15, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-08-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-09)
- Docket: 2001-NM-56-AD
- FR document: 02-22004
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/8f/fc/8ffceca9a40a663e6bb67a300a31e45a2643064f4c5e9d00224c40573507664c (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-08-29/pdf/02-22004.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/29/02-22004/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B6C7A7A22886BF3586256C240052B411.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-56-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, that currently requires a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in various areas of the airplane; and corrective actions, if necessary. This action would require another identical inspection in additional fuselage stations, and corrective actions, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by a report from the airplane manufacturer that it failed to include 41 inches of fuselage in the previously required inspection. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent electrical arcing and/or heat damaged wires due to improper wire installations during manufacture and/or maintenance of the airplane, and consequent fire and smoke in various areas of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 29, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-22004, comments due Oct 15, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/29/02-22004/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes)

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