AD 2000-16-10

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A Military), and -40 Series Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-16-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-50-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 50621

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A Military), and -40 Series Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of H-11 attaching bolts on the inboard and outboard support on the inboard and outboard flap assembly, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform an ultrasonic inspection of the attaching bolts on the inboard and outboard support on the inboard and outboard flap assembly to detect failed bolts, or verify the torque of the attaching bolts on the inboard support on the outboard flap. If no failed bolt is found, repeat the ultrasonic inspection at intervals not to exceed 6 months. If any failed bolt is found, replace all bolts with bolts made from Inconel.

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Compliance Time

Within 2 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A military), and -40 series airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin DC10-57A143, dated December 20, 1999.

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