# Proposed AD 2003-NM-74-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2004-14-10
- Products: McDonnell Douglas
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: January 9, 2004, 69 FR 1549
- Comments due: February 23, 2004
- Became: [AD 2004-14-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-10)
- Docket: 2003-NM-74-AD
- FR document: 04-477
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/11/87/1187dd72abb4cbf2f8fdd2c1cc60a2d15145e738c9305ad7747c29fb688b966e (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-01-09/pdf/04-477.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/09/04-477/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/706C606F86AC048886256E160054438F.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/2003-NM-74-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, among other actions, replacing the ground support bracket(s); and rerouting the ground cables of the galley external power and main external power, as applicable. This action would require replacing ground support brackets with new brackets, and replacing ground cables of the galley external power and main external power with new cables; as applicable. This action also would require an inspection to detect the presence of a fillet seal at the ground brackets and to detect excessive length and correct terminations of the ground cables of the galley and main external power, as applicable; and corrective actions if necessary. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent arcing and heat damage to the attachment points of the main external and galley power receptacle ground wire, insulation blankets outboard and aft of the receptacle area, and adjacent power cables, which could result in smoke and fire in the forward cargo compartment. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Notices in this docket

- Jan 9, 2004: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 04-477, comments due Feb 23, 2004 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2004/01/09/04-477/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and--11f-airplanes)

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