Transport i infrastruktura · 09/11/2004

McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F Airplanes: New Airworthiness Directive to Prevent Electrical Shorting

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has adopted a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections of the auto throttle servo assembly on certain McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and -11F airplanes to prevent electrical shorting of the brake coils, which could cause smoke in the cockpit and/or passenger cabin.