# Proposed AD 2002-NM-06-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2003-22-08
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: May 29, 2003, 68 FR 32001
- Comments due: July 14, 2003
- Became: [AD 2003-22-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-22-08)
- Docket: 2002-NM-06-AD
- FR document: 03-13385
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/56/d1/56d145c2b2a6fd09195babafd2446fbaa025066c96bbfc4c27441e7be2137aa0 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-05-29/pdf/03-13385.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/05/29/03-13385/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3F6D368EC8626CC586256D350052B3E0.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-06-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 a one-time inspection of the barrel nut holes of the upper spar caps and skin panel of the horizontal stabilizer for corrosion, and follow-on and corrective actions if necessary. This action is necessary to prevent such corrosion, which could result in structural damage and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- May 29, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-13385, comments due Jul 14, 2003 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/05/29/03-13385/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes)

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