Business · 01/06/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for McDonnell Douglas MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is revising an existing airworthiness directive for certain Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes to address reports of improper grounding of the fuel pump, which could lead to insufficient lightning protection and potential safety risks.