AD 61-21-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-52 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-53 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-55 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61F | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62F | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63F | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71F | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72F | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73F | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-54 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-55 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to follow thrust reverse procedures could result in improper operation of the reversing mechanism or throttle control system, leading to potential loss of thrust reverser function or unintended movement during landing.
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Required Actions
Comply with interim safety procedures: reverse thrust after landing must not be used until main and nose gear are on ground, blue ejector lights are steady, reverse power lever is in detent, and amber reverser lights are steady. Additional symmetrical reverse may be used on inboard engines and outboard engines if required after amber lights are steady.
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Compliance Time
within the next 10 hours' time in service
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42 aircraft
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Federal Register Abstract
Thrust Reverse Procedures
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-21-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft Subject: Thrust Reverse Procedures Status: Current Citation: (Federal Register: October 20, 1961) Citation Publish Date: 10/20/1961 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: 61-21-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: October 20, 1961] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-21-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-21-02 DOUGLAS: Amdt. 350 Part 507 Federal Register October 20, 1961. Applies to All DC-8 Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service. As an interim safety measure pending development of modifications to the throttle control system and reversing mechanism the following procedures shall be followed: Reverse thrust after landing shall not be used until: (a) The main and nose gear of the aircraft are firmly on the ground, (b) the blue ejector lights are on steady, (c) the reverse power lever is positioned to reverse detent, and (d) the amber reverser lights are on steady. If the amber reverser lights are on steady, additional symmetrical reverse may be used on the inboard engines and thereafter reverse power may be used on the outboard engines if required. This directive effective for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated October 6, 1961. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_61-21-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 61-21-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft Subject: Thrust Reverse Procedures Status: Current Citation: (Federal Register: October 20, 1961) Citation Publish Date: 10/20/1961 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: 61-21-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: October 20, 1961] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 61-21-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC-8 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 61-21-02 DOUGLAS: Amdt. 350 Part 507 Federal Register October 20, 1961. Applies to All DC-8 Aircraft. Compliance required within the next 10 hours' time in service. As an interim safety measure pending development of modifications to the throttle control system and reversing mechanism the following procedures shall be followed: Reverse thrust after landing shall not be used until: (a) The main and nose gear of the aircraft are firmly on the ground, (b) the blue ejector lights are on steady, (c) the reverse power lever is positioned to reverse detent, and (d) the amber reverser lights are on steady. If the amber reverser lights are on steady, additional symmetrical reverse may be used on the inboard engines and thereafter reverse power may be used on the outboard engines if required. This directive effective for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated October 6, 1961. FOOTER:
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