AD 47-42-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6B | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fire Extinguisher Placard
Required Actions
Stencil 'Fire Extinguisher' on the forward side of bulkhead 12 inches from the floor at the right-hand edge of the lounge door in the main cabin.
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Compliance Time
not later than August 1, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B airplanes with specific serial numbers: AAL Serial Numbers 42854 to 42865, 42879, 42880, 42882 to 42891; UAL Serial Numbers 42866 to 42875, 43000 to 43009; Panagra Numbers 42876 to 42878; NAL Serial Numbers 43055, 43056; and AAF Number 42881.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fire Extinguisher Placard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-42-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-42-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Airplanes Subject: Fire Extinguisher Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-6 | DC-6A | DC-6B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-42-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-42-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-42-06 DOUGLAS: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-781-1.) Applies to the Following DC-6 Airplanes: AAL Serial Numbers 42854 to 42865, Inclusive; Serial Numbers 42879, 42880 and 42882 to 42891, Inclusive; UAL Serial Numbers 42866 to 42875, Inclusive; and 43000 to 43009, Inclusive; Panagra Numbers 42876 to 42878, Inclusive; NAL Serial Numbers 43055 and 43056; and AAF Number 42881. To be accomplished not later than August 1, 1948. In the main cabin, Station 890, stencil "Fire Extinguisher" on forward side of bulkhead 12 inches from the floor at the right-hand edge of the lounge door. (Douglas Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 18 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-42-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-42-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Airplanes Subject: Fire Extinguisher Placard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-6 | DC-6A | DC-6B 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: 47-42-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-42-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-42-06 DOUGLAS: (Was Mandatory Note 3 of AD-781-1.) Applies to the Following DC-6 Airplanes: AAL Serial Numbers 42854 to 42865, Inclusive; Serial Numbers 42879, 42880 and 42882 to 42891, Inclusive; UAL Serial Numbers 42866 to 42875, Inclusive; and 43000 to 43009, Inclusive; Panagra Numbers 42876 to 42878, Inclusive; NAL Serial Numbers 43055 and 43056; and AAF Number 42881. To be accomplished not later than August 1, 1948. In the main cabin, Station 890, stencil "Fire Extinguisher" on forward side of bulkhead 12 inches from the floor at the right-hand edge of the lounge door. (Douglas Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 18 covers this same subject.) FOOTER:
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