AD 47-02-06

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

DOUGLAS Model C-54-DC Series Airplanes and all DC-4's

AD Number
47-02-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company C54-DC DOUGLAS Model C-54-DC Series Airplanes and all DC-4's
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-4 DOUGLAS Model C-54-DC Series Airplanes and all DC-4's

Unsafe Condition

The hydraulic hand pump shutoff valve may allow unintended fluid leakage, leading to inadequate hydraulic pressure for critical systems such as brakes, cowl flaps, nose wheel steering, windshield wiper, landing gear, wing flaps, and main accumulator.

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Required Actions

Rework the hydraulic hand pump shutoff valve by replacing the valve retainer, spring, plunger with a sleeve and new packings. Remove existing part numbers 5241991 and 4242103, restamp with part numbers 2343816-4 and 2343816-6. Modify the placard at the control to specify system functions for forward and rear positions.

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Affected Aircraft

Douglas Model C-54-DC Series airplanes incorporating brake pressure accumulators and all DC-4's up to serial number 43065.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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