AD 48-11-02
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
Failure of the cabin supercharger, cabin heating, or thermal deicing systems during class C operation could result in loss of pressurization, inadequate heating, or impaired deicing capability, compromising safe flight.
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Required Actions
Accomplish rework per Douglas Co. data including Service Bulletins DC-6 No. 258 and 257, incorporate low speed drive shaft per Drawing 5350684-C, and install oil pressure warning switches per SB DC-6 No. 13 where applicable.
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Compliance Time
prior to return to service in class C operation
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B aircraft with cabin supercharging, heating, and thermal deicing systems, as specified in the referenced Service Bulletins and Douglas Co. documentation.
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Federal Register Abstract
Cabin Supercharger
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-11-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-11-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft Subject: Cabin Supercharger 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The Boeing Company Model: DC-6 | DC-6A | DC-6B Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 48-11-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-11-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-11-02 DOUGLAS: Applies to DC-6 Aircraft. To be accomplished prior to return to service in class C operation-with cabin supercharging, cabin heating, and thermal deicing including thermal windshield deicing, in operation. Rework must be accomplished in accordance with the following Douglas Co. data: 1. Accomplish all rework covered by data listed in Notes 48-10-01 and 48-11-01 for classes A and B operation, including paragraphs 1 and 2 but excluding paragraph 3 of Note 48-10-01, and excluding paragraph (a) of Note 48-11-01. 2. Rework in accordance with the following must also be accomplished: Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 258, Cabin Supercharger Revisions and Bearing Oil Control, dated February 13, 1948. (Also, all superchargers must incorporate low sped drive shaft per Douglas Installation Drawing No. 5350684-C.) Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 257, Relocation of Cabin Supercharger Oil Cooler, as revised February 18, 1948. The rework outlined in the data listed above is based upon an airplane which incorporates certain production changes. Therefore, in order to satisfactorily complete the rework required, some aircraft* must be revised in accordance with the following: Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 13, Installation of an Oil Pressure Warning Switch for each Cabin Supercharger Gear Box, dated August 28, 1947. *Serial numbers of airplanes affected by this rework are listed on the pertinent Service Bulletin(s). Also, additional information may be obtained from the "Supplement" to "Cross Reference List-Service Changes and Modification Items" which has been prepared and revised by the Douglas Co. as of February 11, 1948. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_48-11-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 48-11-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft Subject: Cabin Supercharger 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: 48-11-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 48-11-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 48-11-02 DOUGLAS: Applies to DC-6 Aircraft. To be accomplished prior to return to service in class C operation-with cabin supercharging, cabin heating, and thermal deicing including thermal windshield deicing, in operation. Rework must be accomplished in accordance with the following Douglas Co. data: 1. Accomplish all rework covered by data listed in Notes 48-10-01 and 48-11-01 for classes A and B operation, including paragraphs 1 and 2 but excluding paragraph 3 of Note 48-10-01, and excluding paragraph (a) of Note 48-11-01. 2. Rework in accordance with the following must also be accomplished: Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 258, Cabin Supercharger Revisions and Bearing Oil Control, dated February 13, 1948. (Also, all superchargers must incorporate low sped drive shaft per Douglas Installation Drawing No. 5350684-C.) Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 257, Relocation of Cabin Supercharger Oil Cooler, as revised February 18, 1948. The rework outlined in the data listed above is based upon an airplane which incorporates certain production changes. Therefore, in order to satisfactorily complete the rework required, some aircraft* must be revised in accordance with the following: Service Bulletin DC-6 No. 13, Installation of an Oil Pressure Warning Switch for each Cabin Supercharger Gear Box, dated August 28, 1947. *Serial numbers of airplanes affected by this rework are listed on the pertinent Service Bulletin(s). Also, additional information may be obtained from the "Supplement" to "Cross Reference List-Service Changes and Modification Items" which has been prepared and revised by the Douglas Co. as of February 11, 1948. FOOTER:
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