# Proposed AD 2001-NM-62-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-08-08
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: August 29, 2002, 67 FR 55368
- Comments due: October 15, 2002
- Became: [AD 2003-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-08-08)
- Docket: 2001-NM-62-AD
- FR document: 02-22005
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/aa/de/aade9ebb9a876bf250d1c731ac484785fd92fabfdc74dee5b44d8b1298177a46 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2002-08-29/pdf/02-22005.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/29/02-22005/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/F227A3DDCAA5A7BF86256C240052B439.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2001-NM-62-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 airplanes, that currently requires, among other actions, a one-time inspection to detect discrepancies at certain areas around the entry light connector of the sliding ceiling panel above the forward passenger doors; repair, if necessary; and installation or modification of a flapper door ramp deflector on the forward entry drop ceiling structure. That AD also currently requires an inspection of the wire assembly support installation above the entry door (L1) sliding panel for chafing, and repair, if necessary. This action also would continue to require the existing requirements and require replacing the wire support bracket with new support clip assemblies. This action is necessary to prevent chafing of electrical wire assemblies above the forward passenger doors and above the entry door (L1) sliding panel of the forward drop ceiling on the passenger compartment, which could result in electrical arcing, and consequent electrical fire in the passenger compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Aug 29, 2002: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 02-22005, comments due Oct 15, 2002 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/29/02-22005/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes)

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