# Proposed AD 2002-NM-292-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-08-04
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 28, 2003, 68 FR 66768
- Comments due: January 12, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-08-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-08-04)
- Docket: 2002-NM-292-AD
- FR document: 03-29699
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/af/c4/afc4820b4d29662253090d03318c1c91602a311c11f8c5a024af2bb1954d5cde (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2003-11-28/pdf/03-29699.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/28/03-29699/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and-md-11f-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8347D23ED0EFA0E386256DEC0059473B.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2002-NM-292-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. This proposal would require repetitive inspections of the transfer pipe assembly installation for the tail tank for damage and cracks, and corrective action, if necessary. This action is necessary to detect and correct damage and cracks to the transfer pipe assembly installation for the tail tank, which could result in fuel leakage and possible ignition. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 28, 2003: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 03-29699, comments due Jan 12, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/11/28/03-29699/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and-md-11f-airplanes)

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