AD 47-42-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_47-42-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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The Boeing Company Model: DC-6 | DC-6A | DC-6B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-42-12 CITATION: This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.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-42-12.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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.) FOOTER:
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