AD 46-13-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102 | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102A | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G103A | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G202A | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1C3G | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1CG | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S4C4G | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SC3G | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SCG | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-R-1830-90C | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-S1C3G | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-S4C4G | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-SC3G | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3D-R-1830-90C | DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Canvas control boot assemblies may deteriorate, leading to loss of control column movement restriction and potential uncommanded control movement.
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Required Actions
Replace canvas control boot assemblies with specified rubber assemblies per Douglas Service Bulletin No. 231 or approved alternatives from Thompson Co. or American Airlines. Inspect canvas boots before each flight until replaced.
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Compliance Time
not later than April 1, 1947
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company DC3-G102, DC3-G102A, DC3-G103A, DC3-G202A, DC3A-S1C3G, DC3A-S1CG, DC3A-S4C4G, DC3A-SC3G, DC3, and other listed models
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Federal Register Abstract
Control Boot Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-13-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-13-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft Subject: Control Boot Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC3-G102 | DC3-G102A | DC3-G103A | DC3-G202A | DC3A-S1C3G | DC3A-S1CG | DC3A-S4C4G | DC3A-SC3G | DC3...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-13-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-13-05 SUBJECT HEADING: DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-13-05 DOUGLAS: (Was Mandatory Note 10 of AD-618-3 and Mandatory Note 12 of AD-669-3.) Applies to All DC3 Aircraft. To be accomplished not later than April 1, 1947. Replace all canvas control boot assemblies either with the new rubber control column boot assemblies of the same part number (No. 5035184-16 and -17), as called for on Douglas Service Bulletin No. 231, or with the following boot assemblies: (a) Thompson Co. (H.I. Thompson Co., 1733 Cordova St., Los Angeles 7, Calif.), No. 11-21001, change B, for Models DC3-C/C-47 and DC-3-D/C117A. (b) Thompson Co. No. 11-21002, change A, for Model DC3. (c) American Airlines Drawing No. CDS-6132. Pending replacement, the canvas boots should be inspected prior to each flight to determine that the top of the boot is tight around the control assembly and the pocket around the base is eliminated. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_46-13-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 46-13-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft Subject: Control Boot Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC3-G102 | DC3-G102A | DC3-G103A | DC3-G202A | DC3A-S1C3G | DC3A-S1CG | DC3A-S4C4G | DC3A-SC3G | DC3...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 46-13-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 46-13-05 SUBJECT HEADING: DOUGLAS Model DC3 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 46-13-05 DOUGLAS: (Was Mandatory Note 10 of AD-618-3 and Mandatory Note 12 of AD-669-3.) Applies to All DC3 Aircraft. To be accomplished not later than April 1, 1947. Replace all canvas control boot assemblies either with the new rubber control column boot assemblies of the same part number (No. 5035184-16 and -17), as called for on Douglas Service Bulletin No. 231, or with the following boot assemblies: (a) Thompson Co. (H.I. Thompson Co., 1733 Cordova St., Los Angeles 7, Calif.), No. 11-21001, change B, for Models DC3-C/C-47 and DC-3-D/C117A. (b) Thompson Co. No. 11-21002, change A, for Model DC3. (c) American Airlines Drawing No. CDS-6132. Pending replacement, the canvas boots should be inspected prior to each flight to determine that the top of the boot is tight around the control assembly and the pocket around the base is eliminated. FOOTER:
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