AD 2003-19-05

final rule

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

AD Number
2003-19-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-164-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 60624

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-15 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40F Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company MD-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company MD-10-30F Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F Airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking and corrosion of the bolt assemblies and bushings on the hinge fittings of the inboard and outboard flaps of the left and right wings.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking and corrosion of the bolt assemblies and bushings on the hinge fittings of the inboard and outboard flaps of the left and right wings. Perform follow-on and corrective actions as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F airplanes; and Model MD-10-10F and -30F airplanes.

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Federal Register Abstract

This document corrects an error that appeared in airworthiness directive (AD) 2003-19-05 that was published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2003 (68 FR 54992). The error resulted in an incorrect Type Certificate holder name. This AD is applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC- 10), -40, and -40F airplanes; and certain Model MD-10-10F and -30F airplanes. This AD requires inspections for cracking and corrosion of the bolt assemblies and bushings on the hinge fittings of the inboard and outboard flaps of the left and right wings, and follow-on and corrective actions.

Document Text

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[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 205 (Thursday, October 23, 2003)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 60624]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 03-26721]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 2002-NM-164-AD; Amendment 39-13308; AD 2003-19-05]
RIN 2120-AA64


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

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document corrects an error that appeared in airworthiness 
directive (AD) 2003-19-05 that was published in the Federal Register on 
September 22, 2003 (68 FR 54992). The error resulted in an incorrect 
Type Certificate holder name. This AD is applicable to certain 
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-
10), -40, and -40F airplanes; and certain Model MD-10-10F and -30F 
airplanes. This AD requires inspections for cracking and corrosion of 
the bolt assemblies and bushings on the hinge fittings of the inboard 
and outboard flaps of the left and right wings, and follow-on and 
corrective actions.

DATES: Effective October 27, 2003.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Atmur, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification 
Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, Lakewood, California 90712-4137; 
telephone (562) 627-5224; fax (562) 627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2003-19-05, 
amendment 39-13308, applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-
10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), -40, and -40F 
airplanes; and certain Model MD-10-10F and -30F airplanes; was 
published in the Federal Register on September 22, 2003 (68 FR 54992). 
That AD requires inspections for cracking and corrosion of the bolt 
assemblies and bushings on the hinge fittings of the inboard and 
outboard flaps of the left and right wings, and follow-on and 
corrective actions.
    As published, the Type Certificate (TC) holder name appears as 
``BOEING'' in the regulatory text of the AD. The correct TC holder name 
is McDonnell Douglas, which is correctly referenced throughout the 
preamble of the the AD.
    Since no other part of the regulatory information has been changed, 
the final rule is not being republished in the Federal Register.
    The effective date of this AD remains October 27, 2003.


Sec.  39.13  [Corrected]

    On page 54993, in the second column, paragraph 2. of Part 39--
Airworthiness Directives of AD 2003-19-05 is corrected to read as 
follows:
* * * * *
    2. Section 39.13 is amended by adding the following new 
airworthiness directive:

2003-19-05 McDonnell Douglas: Amendment 39-13308. Docket 2002-NM-
164-AD.

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    Issued in Renton, Washington, on October 17, 2003.
Neil D. Schalekamp,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 03-26721 Filed 10-22-03; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4910-13-P

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