# Proposed AD 99-NM-265-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2000-07-16
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 1, 2000, 65 FR 4784
- Comments due: March 17, 2000
- Became: [AD 2000-07-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-07-16)
- Docket: 99-NM-265-AD
- FR document: 00-2005
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/ea/43/ea439c17d0f64bb04a9b2000a21e08d7519cac2ca18224bb5778b84acecd4fad (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-02-01/pdf/00-2005.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/01/00-2005/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and-md-11f-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/99-NM-265-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the supersedure of an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F series airplanes, that currently requires modification of the external power feeder cable clamping installation. That AD was prompted by reports of damage to the external power feeder cables located under the forward cargo compartment floor, which was caused by excessive cable length and/or maintenance personnel stepping on the cables. This action would add a new requirement to accomplish a detailed visual inspection of the external power feeder cables to detect chafed or damaged wires; and repair, if necessary. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent arcing from occurring under the forward cargo compartment floor as a result of damaged external power feeder cables, a situation that could lead to a fire at this location.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 1, 2000: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 00-2005, comments due Mar 17, 2000 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/01/00-2005/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and-md-11f-series-airplanes)

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