AD 2001-05-10

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 Series Airplanes, and KC-10A (Military) Airplanes

AD Number
2001-05-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-108-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 15785

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and MD-11 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 Series Airplanes, and KC-10A (Military) Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Current thrust reverser systems do not adequately preclude unwanted deployment of a thrust reverser, which could result in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install thrust reverser interlocks on certain airplanes. Inspect thrust reverser systems on certain other airplanes to detect discrepancies. Take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,000 flight hours or 12 months after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

All McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 series airplanes, and KC-10A (military) airplanes.

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