AD 47-42-12

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6

AD Number
47-42-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-6 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-6A Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-6B Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the rubber cushions on the reinforcing strap assembly of the astrodome due to inadequate fastening.

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Required Actions

Remove existing rubber strap cushions (P/N 5249604-36), traces of cement, and adhering rubber from reinforcing strap assembly (P/N 5249604-38). Butt cushion assembly P/N 2356419 against pad P/N 5249604-42, drill four No. 40 holes through the strap, and attach with AN 426-AD-3-5 rivets. Reinstall the reinforcing strap assembly using eight AN 960-D-10L washers and eight AN 365-1032 nuts.

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Compliance Time

not later than February 1, 1948

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Affected Aircraft

Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B models with serial numbers 42866 and 42868 to 42875 inclusive.

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Federal Register Abstract

Astrodrome Reinforcement

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AD Number:
47-42-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6
Subject:
Astrodrome Reinforcement
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 47-42-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   47-42-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
47-42-12 DOUGLAS: (Was Mandatory Note 9 of AD-781-1.) Applies to DC-6 Serial Numbers 42866, and 42868 to 42875, Inclusive.

To be accomplished not later than February 1, 1948.

In order to provide adequate fastening of the rubber cushions on the reinforcing strap assembly of the astrodome, the following must be accomplished:

1. Remove the existing rubber strap cushions, P/N 5249604-36, all traces of cement and adhering rubber from reinforcing strap assembly, P/N 5249604-38.

2. Butt cushion assembly P/N 2356419 against pad P/N 5249604-42, locate and drill four No. 40 (0.098) holes through strap P/N 5249604-38 and attach with AN 426-AD-3-5 rivets.

3. Reinstall reinforcing strap assembly P/N 5249604-38, using eight AN 960-D-10L washers and eight AN 365-1032 nuts.

(Douglas Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 45 covers this same subject.)


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AD Number:
47-42-12
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6
Subject:
Astrodrome Reinforcement
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: 47-42-12
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   47-42-12

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
47-42-12 DOUGLAS: (Was Mandatory Note 9 of AD-781-1.) Applies to DC-6 Serial Numbers 42866, and 42868 to 42875, Inclusive.

To be accomplished not later than February 1, 1948.

In order to provide adequate fastening of the rubber cushions on the reinforcing strap assembly of the astrodome, the following must be accomplished:

1. Remove the existing rubber strap cushions, P/N 5249604-36, all traces of cement and adhering rubber from reinforcing strap assembly, P/N 5249604-38.

2. Butt cushion assembly P/N 2356419 against pad P/N 5249604-42, locate and drill four No. 40 (0.098) holes through strap P/N 5249604-38 and attach with AN 426-AD-3-5 rivets.

3. Reinstall reinforcing strap assembly P/N 5249604-38, using eight AN 960-D-10L washers and eight AN 365-1032 nuts.

(Douglas Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 45 covers this same subject.)


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