AD 47-42-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6B | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks progressing beyond stop holes in the horizontal stabilizer front spar caps could result in structural failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect for signs of cracks or progress of cracks at each engine change period. If elevator fifth hinge modification is incorporated, inspection may be extended to every other engine change period but not exceeding 3,000 hours of airplane operation. Discontinue operation if cracks progress beyond stop holes until corrective measures are determined.
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Compliance Time
at every engine change
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B aircraft with serial numbers 42854 to 42894, inclusive; 43000 to 43012, inclusive; 43055, 43056, and 43062.
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Federal Register Abstract
Horizontal Stabilizer Front Spar Cap
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-42-19.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-42-19 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Front Spar Cap 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The Boeing Company Model: DC-6 | DC-6A | DC-6B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 47-42-19 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-42-19 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-42-19 DOUGLAS: (Was Service Note 5 of AD-781-1.) Applies to the Following DC-6 Aircraft: Serial Numbers 42854 to 42894, Inclusive; 43000 to 43012, Inclusive; 43055, 43056, and 43062. Inspection required at every engine change. After the stop holes are drilled in the tail stub extension of the horizontal stabilizer front spar caps, as required by AD 47-42-11, inspect for signs of cracks, or progress of cracks, at each engine change period. If the aircraft has been modified to incorporate the elevator fifth hinge modification, the inspection period may be extended to every other engine change period, but not to exceed 3,000 hours of airplane operation. If cracks progress beyond the stop hole, operation of the airplane must be discontinued until additional corrective measures have been determined. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_47-42-19.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 47-42-19 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft Subject: Horizontal Stabilizer Front Spar Cap 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: 47-42-19 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 47-42-19 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 47-42-19 DOUGLAS: (Was Service Note 5 of AD-781-1.) Applies to the Following DC-6 Aircraft: Serial Numbers 42854 to 42894, Inclusive; 43000 to 43012, Inclusive; 43055, 43056, and 43062. Inspection required at every engine change. After the stop holes are drilled in the tail stub extension of the horizontal stabilizer front spar caps, as required by AD 47-42-11, inspect for signs of cracks, or progress of cracks, at each engine change period. If the aircraft has been modified to incorporate the elevator fifth hinge modification, the inspection period may be extended to every other engine change period, but not to exceed 3,000 hours of airplane operation. If cracks progress beyond the stop hole, operation of the airplane must be discontinued until additional corrective measures have been determined. FOOTER:
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