AD 61-12-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft

AD Number
61-12-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
(Federal Register: June 7, 1961)
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-11 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-12 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-21 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-31 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-32 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-33 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-41 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-42 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-43 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-51 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-52 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-53 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-55 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-61 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-61F Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-62 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-62F Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-63 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-63F Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-71 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-71F Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-72 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-72F Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-73 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-73F Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8F-54 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8F-55 Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft

Unsafe Condition

Takeoff attempted with elevator gust lock engaged, and throttle interlock did not restrict engine thrust under prevailing temperature conditions.

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Required Actions

Modify the throttle interlock system by installing specified parts (P/N 3771190, 4771191, 2772271-1/-501) per Douglas Drawing 5640901 Changes CI/CK to restrict throttles when elevator gust lock is engaged.

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Compliance Time

within the next 500 hours' time in service

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Affected Aircraft

Douglas All Model DC-8 Aircraft powered with P&WA JT3C-6 and JT4A Series Engines

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Federal Register Abstract

Gust Lock Modification

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AD Number:
61-12-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
Subject:
Gust Lock Modification
Status:
Current
Citation:
(Federal Register: June 7, 1961)
Citation Publish Date:
06/07/1961
Effective Date:
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-8-11 | DC-8-12 | DC-8-21 | DC-8-31 | DC-8-32 | DC-8-33 | DC-8-41 | DC-8-42 ...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: 61-12-02
CITATION:   [Federal Register: June 7, 1961]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   61-12-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
61-12-02 DOUGLAS: Amdt. 294 Part 507 Federal Register June 7, 1961. Applies to All Model DC-8 Aircraft powered with P&WA JT3C-6 and JT4A Series Engines.

Compliance required as indicated.

An instance has been reported wherein a takeoff was attempted with elevator gust lock engaged. It was found that the throttle interlock did not provide adequate restriction to limit engine thrust under the prevailing temperature condition. Unless already accomplished, the following modification or FAA approved equivalent, must be accomplished within the next 500 hours' time in service.

Modify the throttle interlock system to provide further restriction of the throttles when elevator gust lock is engaged by installing the following parts or equivalent:

Pushrod - Gust Lock Interlock Pedestal, P/N 3771190.

Adapter - Gust Lock Crank, P/N 4771191.

Arm, Gust Lock Interlock Pedestal, P/N 2772271-1 or -501.

Per Douglas Drawing No. 5640901 Changes "CI" and "CK" - "Pedestal Assembly - Accessory Controls".

(Douglas Service Bulletin No. A27-99, reissue No. 1, revision No. 2 dated July 19, 1961, also covers this same subject.)

This directive effective June 7, 1961.

Revised August 26, 1961.


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AD Number:
61-12-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft
Subject:
Gust Lock Modification
Status:
Current
Citation:
(Federal Register: June 7, 1961)
Citation Publish Date:
06/07/1961
Effective Date:
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-8-11 | DC-8-12 | DC-8-21 | DC-8-31 | DC-8-32 | DC-8-33 | DC-8-41 | DC-8-42 ...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: 61-12-02
CITATION:   [Federal Register: June 7, 1961]

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:  

AD NUMBER:   61-12-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:  

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
61-12-02 DOUGLAS: Amdt. 294 Part 507 Federal Register June 7, 1961. Applies to All Model DC-8 Aircraft powered with P&WA JT3C-6 and JT4A Series Engines.

Compliance required as indicated.

An instance has been reported wherein a takeoff was attempted with elevator gust lock engaged. It was found that the throttle interlock did not provide adequate restriction to limit engine thrust under the prevailing temperature condition. Unless already accomplished, the following modification or FAA approved equivalent, must be accomplished within the next 500 hours' time in service.

Modify the throttle interlock system to provide further restriction of the throttles when elevator gust lock is engaged by installing the following parts or equivalent:

Pushrod - Gust Lock Interlock Pedestal, P/N 3771190.

Adapter - Gust Lock Crank, P/N 4771191.

Arm, Gust Lock Interlock Pedestal, P/N 2772271-1 or -501.

Per Douglas Drawing No. 5640901 Changes "CI" and "CK" - "Pedestal Assembly - Accessory Controls".

(Douglas Service Bulletin No. A27-99, reissue No. 1, revision No. 2 dated July 19, 1961, also covers this same subject.)

This directive effective June 7, 1961.

Revised August 26, 1961.


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