AD 58-04-01
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G103A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G202A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1C3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1CG | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S4C4G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SC3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SCG | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-R-1830-90C | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-S1C3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-S4C4G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-SC3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3D-R-1830-90C | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The passenger entrance door has been altered to hinge at the bottom with installed steps, leading to instances of door opening in flight or inadvertent opening by passengers, resulting in fatal or near fatal incidents.
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Required Actions
Install means to safeguard against inadvertent door opening in flight as outlined in CAM 4b.356-2 and -4.
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Compliance Time
not later than July 1, 1958
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC3 Series Aircraft with an 'Airstair' type cabin door installation, including models DC3-G102, DC3-G102A, DC3-G103A, DC3-G202A, DC3A-S1C3G, DC3A-S1CG, DC3A-S4C4G, DC3A-SC3G, and others as listed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aircraft Passenger Entrance Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_58-04-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 58-04-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft Subject: Aircraft Passenger Entrance Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC3-G102 | DC3-G102A | DC3-G103A | DC3-G202A | DC3A-S1C3G | DC3A-S1CG | DC3A-S4C4G | DC3A-SC3G | DC3...Show more 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: 58-04-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 58-04-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 58-04-01 DOUGLAS: Applies to All DC3 Series Aircraft Which Have an "Airstair" Type Cabin Door Installation. Compliance required not later than July 1, 1958. The DC-3 Series aircraft passenger entrance door has been altered by modifiers to hinge the door at the bottom and install steps on the inside of the door, which are used for entering or leaving the aircraft when the door is opened. Numerous instances have occurred wherein the door has opened in flight, or a passenger has inadvertently opened the door and, in some cases, with fatal or near fatal results. In order to overcome this hazard, it is required that means be provided for safeguarding against inadvertent opening of such doors in flight. CAM 4b.356-2 and -4 outlines the FAA policies which should be followed in complying with this directive. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_58-04-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 58-04-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft Subject: Aircraft Passenger Entrance Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC3-G102 | DC3-G102A | DC3-G103A | DC3-G202A | DC3A-S1C3G | DC3A-S1CG | DC3A-S4C4G | DC3A-SC3G | DC3...Show more 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: 58-04-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 58-04-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 58-04-01 DOUGLAS: Applies to All DC3 Series Aircraft Which Have an "Airstair" Type Cabin Door Installation. Compliance required not later than July 1, 1958. The DC-3 Series aircraft passenger entrance door has been altered by modifiers to hinge the door at the bottom and install steps on the inside of the door, which are used for entering or leaving the aircraft when the door is opened. Numerous instances have occurred wherein the door has opened in flight, or a passenger has inadvertently opened the door and, in some cases, with fatal or near fatal results. In order to overcome this hazard, it is required that means be provided for safeguarding against inadvertent opening of such doors in flight. CAM 4b.356-2 and -4 outlines the FAA policies which should be followed in complying with this directive. FOOTER:
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