AD 52-20-01

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS Models DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B Aircraft

AD Number
52-20-01
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 Models DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-6A Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS Models DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-6B Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS Models DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Overvoltage in the Eclipse Generator System and General Electrical Generator System could lead to electrical fire and loss of essential electrical and electronic equipment necessary for continued flight.

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Required Actions

Replace B-14 generator contactors with 120-volt rated high-voltage contactors in the Eclipse system. Install overvoltage relays and either replace G.E. P/N 3GTR-77A102 relays with 120-volt rated relays or rework G.E. P/N XRP-12 circuit breakers to trip with the generator control relay in the General Electric system.

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Compliance Time

as soon as practicable, but not later than February 1, 1954

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Affected Aircraft

Douglas Models DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B aircraft below serial number 43274

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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