AD 47-42-17
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6 | DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6A | DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6B | DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the center spar web along the lower row of rivets attaching the spar web to the leg of the upper spar cap between Stations 167 and 184.
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Required Actions
Inspect the center spar web between Stations 167 and 184 for cracks along the lower rivet row. If cracks are found or fuel leaks occur due to cracks, install a doubler per Douglas Drawing 5356664. Remove fuel tank inspection opening if needed for proper inspection.
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Compliance Time
At each 300 hours (or at each 150 hours for non-air-carrier operations).
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B aircraft with specified serial numbers: Douglas 43061; AAL 42854-42865, 42879-42880, 42882-42896, 43035-43044; UAL 42866-42875, 43000-43024; Panagra 42876-42878; National 43055-43058; Sabena 43062-43064; Braniff 43105, 43106; KLM 43111-43112; AAF 42881.
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Federal Register Abstract
Center Spar Web
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-42-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-42-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft Subject: Center Spar Web 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The Boeing Company Model: DC-6 | DC-6A | DC-6B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-42-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-42-17 SUBJECT HEADING: DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-42-17 DOUGLAS: (Was Service Note 3 of AD-781-1.) Applies to the Following DC-6 Aircraft Serial Numbers: Douglas 43061; AAL 42854 to 42865, Inclusive; 42879 to 42880, Inclusive; 42882 to 42896, Inclusive; and 43035 to 43044, Inclusive; UAL 42866 to 42875, Inclusive; and 43000 to 43024, Inclusive; Panagra 42876 to 42878, Inclusive; National 43055 to 43058, Inclusive; Sabena 43062 to 43064, Inclusive; Braniff 43105, 43106; KLM 43111 to 43112, Inclusive; and AAF 42881. Inspection required at each 300 hours (or at each 150 hours for non-air-carrier operations). Inspect the center spar web between Stations 167 and 184 for cracks in the web along the lower row of rivets which attach the spar web to the leg of the upper spar cap. For aircraft with the 10-tank fuel system this inspection can be properly made only by removing the fuel tank inspection opening near the affected area, since the spar web attaches to the forward side of the spar cap leg and small cracks in the web cannot be detected without close examination. If cracks are found during this inspection or, if between the inspections, leaks occur which are caused by cracks in the center spar web between Stations 167 and 184, the spar web must be reinforced by installing a doubler in accordance with Douglas Drawing 5356664. When the spar web reinforcement has been incorporated the special inspection required by this Note may be eliminated. All DC-6 aircraft not mentioned above will be reinforced at the factory. (Douglas Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 29, "Rework Center Spar Web, Stations 167-184, Integral Wing Fuel Tank DC-6 Airplane", covers the same reinforcement as described on Drawing 5356664.) FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-42-17.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-42-17 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft Subject: Center Spar Web 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: 47-42-17 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-42-17 SUBJECT HEADING: DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-42-17 DOUGLAS: (Was Service Note 3 of AD-781-1.) Applies to the Following DC-6 Aircraft Serial Numbers: Douglas 43061; AAL 42854 to 42865, Inclusive; 42879 to 42880, Inclusive; 42882 to 42896, Inclusive; and 43035 to 43044, Inclusive; UAL 42866 to 42875, Inclusive; and 43000 to 43024, Inclusive; Panagra 42876 to 42878, Inclusive; National 43055 to 43058, Inclusive; Sabena 43062 to 43064, Inclusive; Braniff 43105, 43106; KLM 43111 to 43112, Inclusive; and AAF 42881. Inspection required at each 300 hours (or at each 150 hours for non-air-carrier operations). Inspect the center spar web between Stations 167 and 184 for cracks in the web along the lower row of rivets which attach the spar web to the leg of the upper spar cap. For aircraft with the 10-tank fuel system this inspection can be properly made only by removing the fuel tank inspection opening near the affected area, since the spar web attaches to the forward side of the spar cap leg and small cracks in the web cannot be detected without close examination. If cracks are found during this inspection or, if between the inspections, leaks occur which are caused by cracks in the center spar web between Stations 167 and 184, the spar web must be reinforced by installing a doubler in accordance with Douglas Drawing 5356664. When the spar web reinforcement has been incorporated the special inspection required by this Note may be eliminated. All DC-6 aircraft not mentioned above will be reinforced at the factory. (Douglas Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 29, "Rework Center Spar Web, Stations 167-184, Integral Wing Fuel Tank DC-6 Airplane", covers the same reinforcement as described on Drawing 5356664.) FOOTER:
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