AD 2001-17-19

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

AD Number
2001-17-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-69-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 44950

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Current thrust reverser systems do not adequately preclude unwanted deployment of a thrust reverser, which could significantly jeopardize continued safety of flight and landing of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify the thrust reverser control and indication system and wiring on each engine. Install an additional locking system for the thrust reverser control system.

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Compliance Time

Within 5 years after the effective date of this AD for the thrust reverser wiring modification and installation of an additional locking system. Within 24 months or 12,000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD for the thrust reverser health checks and other modifications specified in paragraph (a).

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Affected Aircraft

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

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