AD 2003-08-09 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes

Models named: MD-11, -11F. Read the applicability below — it usually turns on serial or part numbers too.

Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, manufacturer's fuselage numbers 0447 through 0449 inclusive, 0451 through 0464 inclusive, 0466 through 0489 inclusive, 0491 through 0517 inclusive, 0519 through 0552 inclusive, 0554 through 0556 inclusive, 0557, 0558 through 0633 inclusive, and 0635; certificated in any category. Note 1: This AD applies to each airplane identified in the preceding applicability provision, regardless of whether it has been modified, altered, or repaired in the area subject to the requirements of this AD. For airplanes that have been modified, altered, or repaired so that the performance of the requirements of this AD is affected, the owner/operator must request approval for an alternative method of compliance in accordance with paragraph (f)(1) of this AD. The request should include an assessment of the effect of the modification, alteration, or repair on the unsafe condition addressed by this AD; and, if the unsafe condition has not been eliminated, the request should include specific proposed actions to address it.

Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. Note 2: The FAA recommends that the actions required by this AD be accomplished immediately after accomplishing the replacement of metallized polyethyleneteraphthalate (MPET) insulation blankets, as required by AD 2000-11-02, amendment 39-11750 (65 FR 34341, May 26, 2000). To prevent electrical arcing and/or heat damaged wires due to improper wire installations during manufacture and/or maintenance of the airplane, and consequent fire and smoke in various areas of the airplane, accomplish the following: Restatement of Certain Requirements of AD 2000-24-15 One-Time Detailed Inspection (a) Within 5 years after January 8, 2001 (the effective date of AD 2000-24-15, amendment 39-12022), accomplish the actions specified in paragraphs (a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5), (a)(6), (a)(7), and (a)(8) of this AD, as applicable. (1) For all airplanes: Perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the center and aft cargo compartments from stations Y=1521.000 to Y=2007.000, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-171, dated April 4, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000. Note 3: For the purposes of this AD, a detailed inspection is defined as: “An intensive visual examination of a specific structural area, system, installation, or assembly to detect damage, failure, or irregularity. Available lighting is normally supplemented with a direct source of good lighting at intensity deemed appropriate by the inspector. Inspection aids such as mirror, magnifying lenses, etc. may be used. Surface cleaning and elaborate access procedures may be required.” (2) For all airplanes: Perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the forward cargo compartment from stations Y=595.000 to Y=6-73.500, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-170, dated April 12, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000. (3) For all airplanes: Perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the forward passenger compartment from stations Y=5-11.000 to Y=2007.000, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-167, dated April 4, 2000; or Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-167, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated November 6, 2000. (4) For all airplanes: Perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the forward passenger compartment from stations Y=756.000 to Y=1501.000, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, dated April 4, 2000; or Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, Revision 01, including Appendix, dated November 6, 2000; or Revision 02, including Appendix, dated March 8, 2001, excluding Evaluation Form. (5) For all airplanes: Perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the forward passenger compartment from stations Y=465.000 to Y=755.000, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-163, dated April 4, 2000; or Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-163, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated November 6, 2000. (6) For all airplanes: Perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the flight compartment and forward drop ceilings areas from stations Y=275.000 to Y=464.000, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-188, dated April 28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000. (7) For airplanes having manufacturer's fuselage numbers 0447 through 0449 inclusive, 0451 through 0464 inclusive, 0466 through 0489 inclusive, 0491 through 0517 inclusive, 0519 through 0552 inclusive, 0554 through 0556 inclusive, 0557, and 0558 through 0633 inclusive: Perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the center accessory compartment from stations Y=6-50.000 to Y=1179.000, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-161, dated April 10, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000. (8) For airplanes having manufacturer's fuselage numbers 0447 through 0449 inclusive, 0451 through 0464 inclusive, 0466 through 0489 inclusive, 0491 through 0517 inclusive, 0519 through 0552 inclusive, 0554 through 0556 inclusive, 0557, and 0558 through 0633 inclusive: Perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the main avionics compartment from stations Y=275.000 to Y=464.000, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-162, dated April 10, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000. New Actions Required by This AD One-Time Detailed Inspection (b) For Group 2 airplanes identified in Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, Revision 02, including Appendix, dated March 8, 2001, excluding Evaluation Form: Within 6 years after the effective date of this AD, perform a one-time detailed inspection to detect discrepancies of all electrical wiring installations in the forward passenger compartment from stations Y=1501.000 to Y=5-10.000, in accordance with paragraph 3.B., “Work Instructions,” “Group 2,” of the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, Revision 02, dated March 8, 2001, excluding Evaluation Form. Corrective Action (c) If any discrepancy is detected during the inspection required by paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(8) of this AD or paragraph (b) of this AD, before further flight, accomplish the applicable corrective action(s) in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of the following applicable service bulletins, except as provided in paragraphs (d) and (e) of this AD, as applicable: (1) McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-171, dated April 4, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000; (2) McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-170, dated April 12, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000; (3) McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-167, dated April 4, 2000; (4) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-167, dated April 4, 2000; or Revision 01, including Appendix, dated November 6, 2000; (5) McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, dated April 4, 2000; (6) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, Revision 01, including Appendix, dated November 6, 2000; (7) McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-163, dated April 4, 2000; (8) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-163, Revision 01, including Appendix 1, dated November 6, 2000; (9) McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-188, dated April 28, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000; (10) McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-161, dated April 10, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000; or (11) McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-162, dated April 10, 2000; or Revision 01, dated November 6, 2000; (12) Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, Revision 02, including Appendix, dated March 8, 2001, excluding Evaluation Form. Note 4: Where there are differences between the AD and the referenced service bulletins, the AD prevails. (d) If no gap between the wire bundle and blanket can be seen where the wiring is routed over the structural frames when pressure is applied to the blanket, before further flight, reposition wires or clamps so that a gap can be seen when pressure is applied to the blanket. (e) If any screw terminal of the flag lug bus bar is loose, before further flight, retorque to 10 to 11 inch-pounds. Alternative Methods of Compliance (f)(1) An alternative method of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time that provides an acceptable level of safety may be used if approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office (ACO), FAA. Operators shall submit their requests through an appropriate FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may add comments and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. Note 5: Information concerning the existence of approved alternative methods of compliance with this AD, if any, may be obtained from the Los Angeles ACO. (2) Alternative methods of compliance, approved previously in accordance with AD 2000-24-15, amendment 39-12022, are approved as alternative methods of compliance with this AD. Special Flight Permits (g) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (14 CFR 21.197 and 21.199) to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. Incorporation by Reference (h) Unless otherwise specified in this AD, the actions shall be done in accordance with the applicable service bulletins listed in the following table: Table.—Applicable Service Bulletins Service bulletin Revision level Date Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-163, including Appendix Revision 01 November 6, 2000. Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, including Appendix 1 Revision 01 November 6, 2000. Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, including Appendix, excluding Evaluation Form Revision 02 March 8, 2001. Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-167, including Appendix Revision 01 November 6, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-161 Original April 10, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-161 Revision 01 November 6, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-162 Original April 10, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-162 Revision 01 November 6, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-163 Original April 4, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-165 Original April 4, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-167 Original April 4, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-170 Original April 12, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-170 Revision 01 November 6, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-171 Original April 4, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-171 Revision 01 November 6, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-188 Original April 28, 2000. McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-24-188 Revision 01 November 6, 2000. (1) The incorporation by reference of Boeing Service Bulletin MD11-24-165, Revision 02, including Appendix, dated March 8, 2001, excluding Evaluation Form, is approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. (2) The incorporation by reference of the following service bulletins labeled original, MD11-24-161, MD11-24-162, MD11-24-163, MD11-24-165, MD11-24-167, MD11-24-170, MD11-24-171, and MD11-24-188; and labeled Revision 1, MD11-24-163 including Appendix, MD11-24-165 including Appendix 1, MD11-24-167 including Appendix, MD11-24-162, MD11-24-161, MD11-24-170, MD11-24-171, and MD11-24-188; as stated in the table above; were approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of January 8, 2001 (65 FR 75620, December 4, 2000). (3) Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Aircraft Group, Long Beach Division, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Data and Service Management, Dept. C1-L5A (D800-0024). Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue, SW., Renton, Washington; or at the FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 800 North Capitol Street, NW., suite 700, Washington, DC. Effective Date (i) This amendment becomes effective on May 27, 2003. Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 10, 2003. Ali Bahrami, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 03-9428 Filed 4-18-03; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P