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AD 2004-12-16 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.
Applicability*9
Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A181, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2003; certificated in any category.
Compliance
Required as indicated, unless accomplished previously. To prevent propagation of smoke and fumes in the cockpit and passenger cabin due to one or more inoperable remote control circuit breakers (RCCB) of the alternating current (AC) cabin bus switch during smoke and fume isolation procedures, accomplish the following: Requirements of AD 2000-15-14, Amendment 39-11846 Inspection (a) Within 45 days after August 23, 2000 (the effective date of AD 2000-15-14), perform an inspection to verify operation of the RCCBs of the AC cabin bus switch in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A181, dated June 27, 2000. Condition 1 (Proper Operation): Repetitive Inspections (1) If all RCCBs are operating properly, repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 700 flight hours. Condition 2 (Improper Operation): Replacement and Repetitive Inspections (2) If any RCCB is not operating properly, prior to further flight, replace the failed RCCB with a new RCCB in accordance with the service bulletin. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 700 flight hours. New Actions Required by This AD Inspection (b) Within 45 days after the effective date of this AD, perform an inspection to verify operation of the RCCBs of the AC cabin bus switch in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A181, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2003. Accomplishment of this inspection ends the repetitive inspection requirements of paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this AD. Condition 1 (No Circuit Breaker Failure): Repetitive Inspections (1) If all RCCBs are operating properly, repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 700 flight hours. Condition 2 (Circuit Breaker Failure): Replacement and Repetitive Inspections (2) If any RCCB is not operating properly, prior to further flight, replace the failed RCCB with a new RCCB in accordance with the service bulletin. Repeat the inspection thereafter at intervals not to exceed 700 flight hours. Difference Between AD and Referenced Service Bulletin (c) Although the service bulletin referenced in this AD specifies to submit certain information to the airplane and circuit breaker manufacturers, this AD does not include such a requirement. Alternative Methods of Compliance (d)(1) In accordance with 14 CFR 39.19, the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, is authorized to approve alternative methods of compliance (AMOCs) for this AD. (2) Alternative methods of compliance, approved previously per AD 2000-15-14, amendment 39-11846, are approved as alternative methods of compliance with this AD. Incorporation by Reference (e) The actions shall be done in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A181, dated June 27, 2000; and Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A181, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2003; as applicable. (1) The incorporation by reference of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A181, Revision 1, dated July 11, 2003, 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 Boeing Alert Service Bulletin MD11-24A181, dated June 27, 2000, was approved previously by the Director of the Federal Register as of August 23, 2000 (65 FR 48362, August 8, 2000). (3) Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplanes, 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 National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call (202) 741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. Effective Date (f) This amendment becomes effective on July 26, 2004. Issued in Renton, Washington, on June 7, 2004. Kalene C. Yanamura, Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification Service. [FR Doc. 04-13565 Filed 6-18-04; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910-13-P
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