# Proposed AD 99-NM-267-AD: McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2000-07-18
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: February 1, 2000, 65 FR 4788
- Comments due: March 17, 2000
- Became: [AD 2000-07-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-07-18)
- Docket: 99-NM-267-AD
- FR document: 00-2007
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/90/9a/909a410d71e8ad8102f225547a09d14073b1c4f3422add7509d961e16edca425 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2000-02-01/pdf/00-2007.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/01/00-2007/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and-md-11f-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/99-NM-267-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 series airplanes. This proposal would require a one- time detailed visual inspection of the generator power feeder wires to detect chafed or damage wires; repair, if necessary; and a modification of the generator power feeder wire installation. This proposal is prompted by reports of generator power feeder wire chafing on the closeout rib of the wing leading edge at a certain station due to insufficient clearance between the generator power feeder wires and the closeout rib. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent chafed and burnt generator power feeder wires, which could result in arcing damage to a certain closeout rib of the wing leading edge and fire damage to the wing structure, and consequent reduced structural integrity of the wing.

## Notices in this docket

- Feb 1, 2000: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 00-2007, comments due Mar 17, 2000 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/02/01/00-2007/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-md-11-and-md-11f-series-airplanes)

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