AD 61-12-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_61-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-12-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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