EASA Regulations for McDonnell Douglas MD-11

6 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting McDonnell Douglas MD-11.

EASA AD US-2023-12-15

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-18. It applies to Boeing Model 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, MD-88, and MD 90-30 airplanes. The amendment requires revisions to the airplane flight manual to address interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting certain flight systems during approaches and go-arounds.

Jun 23, 2023
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 707Boeing 717Boeing 727Boeing DC-10Boeing DC-8Boeing DC-9Boeing MD-10Boeing MD-11Boeing MD-88Boeing MD-90McDonnell Douglas DC-8McDonnell Douglas DC-9McDonnell Douglas DC-10McDonnell Douglas MD-10McDonnell Douglas MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-81McDonnell Douglas MD-82McDonnell Douglas MD-83McDonnell Douglas MD-87McDonnell Douglas MD-88McDonnell Douglas MD 90-30

EASA AD US-2020-03-20

SUPERSEDED BY FAA AD 2025-02-07

FAA Airworthiness Directive 2020-03-20 is a final rule addressing certain Boeing aircraft models including MD-11, MD-11F, 717-200, all 737-8 and 737-9, all 737-600/-700/-700C/-800/-900/-900ER series, certain 747-400 and 747-400F, certain 757 and 767, and all 777 airplanes. This directive requires revising the airplane flight manual to prohibit operations requiring less than 0.3 required navigational performance (RNP) within a specified geographic area for airplanes equipped with a Collins GLU-2100 multi-mode receiver (MMR) with certain software versions. The AD was issued due to reports of loss or degradation of GPS data affecting positional accuracy.

Feb 18, 2020
Airworthiness DirectiveFlight OpsSafety MgmtBoeing 717Boeing 737Boeing 747Boeing 757Boeing 767Boeing 777Boeing MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-11McDonnell Douglas MD-11FBoeing 717-200Boeing 737-8Boeing 737-9Boeing 737-600Boeing 737-700Boeing 737-700CBoeing 737-800Boeing 737-900Boeing 737-900ERBoeing 747-400Boeing 747-400F

EASA SIB NE-13-31

Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Engines — Scavenge Oil Tube Coking and Proper Cleaning at Overhaul

The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) NE-13-31 issued by the FAA on May 9, 2013, addresses potential scavenge oil tube coking and nozzle blockage in Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series turbofan engines. This issue affects engines installed on aircraft such as the Airbus A300, A310, A330, Boeing 747-400, 767, 777, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11. The bulletin provides guidance on proper cleaning and inspection procedures during engine overhaul to prevent reduced oil flow and possible engine damage.

May 14, 2013
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A310Airbus A330Boeing 747-400Boeing 767Boeing 777McDonnell Douglas MD-11

EASA SIB NE-11-27

General Electric CF6-80 Engines - Improperly Welded Fuel Nozzles

The FAA Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin SAIB: NE-11-27 addresses improperly welded fuel nozzles in General Electric CF6-80A, CF6-80C2, and CF6-80E1 series turbofan engines. These engines are installed on aircraft including Airbus A300, A310, A330, Boeing 747, 767, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11 series airplanes. The bulletin informs operators and maintenance personnel about the discovery of incomplete welds on specific fuel injector nozzles, which could lead to fuel leaks and potential engine shutdowns.

Apr 6, 2011
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300Airbus A310Airbus A330Boeing 747Boeing 767McDonnell Douglas MD-11

EASA SIB NE-10-37

General Electric - CF6-80C2 FADEC Fuel Metering Valve Resolver Feedback Faults

The General Electric - CF6-80C2 FADEC Fuel Metering Valve Resolver Feedback Faults Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB NE-10-37) informs operators of airplanes equipped with GE CF6-80C2 series turbofan engines about potential engine in-flight shutdowns caused by fuel metering valve feedback faults. This bulletin applies to engines on Boeing 747, 767, Airbus A300, and McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft, except Boeing 747 and 767 airplanes with FADEC software version 8.2.R or later. The bulletin provides guidance to prevent dual-channel faults that can lead to uncommanded engine shutdowns.

Aug 2, 2010
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtBoeing 747Boeing 767Airbus A300McDonnell Douglas MD-11

EASA SIB 2008-83

Failure of USDOT Type 3HT Passenger Oxygen Cylinder

EASA Safety Information Bulletin SIB No: 2008-83 is an advisory document addressing the failure of USDOT Type 3HT passenger and crew stationary oxygen cylinders. It highlights a decompression incident on a Qantas Boeing 747-400 caused by a ruptured oxygen cylinder with part number 10003367, used on various aircraft including Airbus A300-600, A310, A320 series, Boeing 707, 727, 737, 747, 757, 767 series, and McDonnell Douglas DC-9, DC-10, and MD-11 series. The bulletin informs operators and maintenance organizations about the potential risk and ongoing investigation.

Dec 10, 2008
Safety Information BulletinMaintenanceSafety MgmtAirbus A300-600Airbus A310Airbus A320Boeing 707Boeing 727Boeing 737Boeing 747Boeing 757Boeing 767McDonnell Douglas DC-9McDonnell Douglas DC-10McDonnell Douglas MD-11