AD 62-16-02
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
Outboard flap actuating cylinders (Douglas P/N 3643686) with an outside diameter of 3.810-3.820 inches at the forward end of the barrel may develop cracks or fluid leakage, posing a risk of flap malfunction.
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Required Actions
Conduct daily close visual inspections with hydraulic pressure on for cracks/fluid leakage. Install flap quadrant stops or equivalent modifications to limit flap extension to 46-48 degrees. Periodically reinspect barrels every 2,500 hours' time in service and replace cracked barrels before flight. Shot peen barrels or install new shot peened barrels to discontinue inspections.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated. For aircraft without 40-degree stops, inspections must be done before each flight until modifications are made. Modifications must be completed before further flight if cracks are found. Periodic reinspections must be done at intervals not exceeding 2,500 hours' time in service.
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-8 aircraft with outboard flap actuating cylinders P/N 3643686, including models DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, and others as specified.
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Federal Register Abstract
Outboard Flap Actuating Cylinders
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-16-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-16-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft Subject: Outboard Flap Actuating Cylinders Status: Current Citation: (Federal Register: July 12, 1962) Citation Publish Date: 07/12/1962 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: 62-16-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: July 12, 1962] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-16-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-16-02 DOUGLAS: Amdt. 462 Part 507 Federal Register July 12, 1962. Applies to All Model DC-8 Aircraft With Outboard Flap Actuating Cylinder Douglas P/N 3643686. These Cylinders Can Be Identified As Having An Outside Diameter of 3.810-3.820 Inches At The Forward End Of The Barrel Where The Cylinders Attach To The Wing Flap Crank. Compliance required as indicated. (a) On aircraft incorporating flap quadrant stops which limit flap extension to 40 degrees full down, conduct a close visual inspection daily of the forward 1/4 inch of length and around the entire periphery of both outboard wing flap actuating cylinder barrels for evidence of cracks or fluid leakage. Conduct inspection with hydraulic pressure on. Investigate hydraulic fluid leakage to determine cause. Barrels showing evidence of cracks shall be replaced prior to further flight. (b) On aircraft not incorporating 40 degrees full-down quadrant stops, prior to each flight inspect in accordance with (a) until aircraft are modified as follows: (1) Install a stop on the control pedestal assembly as described on Serial E.0.001 to Douglas Drawing 5640901 which restricts flap extension to 46-48 degrees down travel or, install a new flap position quadrant, flap-detent locating nameplate and flap position placard in accordance with Figure (2) of Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134 or FAA approved equivalent. (2) Rig the flap in accordance with the instructions contained in Addendum No. 1 dated June 12, 1962, to Douglas Alert Bulletin A27-134 or rig the flap in accordance with (d)(3). (c) When modifications in accordance with (b) have been accomplished, the preflight inspection required by (b) may be conducted daily. (d) The daily or preflight inspections required in (a), (b) and (c) may be discontinued if the following is accomplished: (1) Conduct initial inspection of both outboard barrel assemblies, P/N 3643686-1, in accordance with steps (1) through (4) of Figure (1) in DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134. Barrels meeting the inspection requirements specified therein, may be continued in service. After this initial inspection, periodically reinspect barrels for cracks in accordance with step (1), mentioned above, at intervals not to exceed 2,500 hours' time in service thereafter. Barrels showing evidence of cracks shall be replaced prior to further flight. (2) Accomplish rework outlined in paragraph (b) (1). (3) Adjust all flap actuating cylinders and rig the flaps to the pertinent dimensions, flap travel limits and flap travel times specified in paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, Kit C or D, paragraph E of Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134, or an FAA approved equivalent. (e) The magnetic inspection, step (1), specified in (d)(1), may be discontinued: (1) After the fourth such inspection if the barrels, P/N 3643686-1, meet the inspection requirements of (d)(1), are shot peened in accordance with Figure (1) of Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134, reidentified as P/N 3643686-501, and further identified with a color code or FAA approved equivalent; or (2) Upon installation of new shot peened barrels, P/N's 3643686-501 or 3774061-501. (f) Upon request of the operator an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator. (Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134 dated July 20, 1962, covers this same subject.) This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegrams dated June 7, 1962, and June 14, 1962. Revised November 3, 1962. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_62-16-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 62-16-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft Subject: Outboard Flap Actuating Cylinders Status: Current Citation: (Federal Register: July 12, 1962) Citation Publish Date: 07/12/1962 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: 62-16-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: July 12, 1962] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: AD NUMBER: 62-16-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 62-16-02 DOUGLAS: Amdt. 462 Part 507 Federal Register July 12, 1962. Applies to All Model DC-8 Aircraft With Outboard Flap Actuating Cylinder Douglas P/N 3643686. These Cylinders Can Be Identified As Having An Outside Diameter of 3.810-3.820 Inches At The Forward End Of The Barrel Where The Cylinders Attach To The Wing Flap Crank. Compliance required as indicated. (a) On aircraft incorporating flap quadrant stops which limit flap extension to 40 degrees full down, conduct a close visual inspection daily of the forward 1/4 inch of length and around the entire periphery of both outboard wing flap actuating cylinder barrels for evidence of cracks or fluid leakage. Conduct inspection with hydraulic pressure on. Investigate hydraulic fluid leakage to determine cause. Barrels showing evidence of cracks shall be replaced prior to further flight. (b) On aircraft not incorporating 40 degrees full-down quadrant stops, prior to each flight inspect in accordance with (a) until aircraft are modified as follows: (1) Install a stop on the control pedestal assembly as described on Serial E.0.001 to Douglas Drawing 5640901 which restricts flap extension to 46-48 degrees down travel or, install a new flap position quadrant, flap-detent locating nameplate and flap position placard in accordance with Figure (2) of Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134 or FAA approved equivalent. (2) Rig the flap in accordance with the instructions contained in Addendum No. 1 dated June 12, 1962, to Douglas Alert Bulletin A27-134 or rig the flap in accordance with (d)(3). (c) When modifications in accordance with (b) have been accomplished, the preflight inspection required by (b) may be conducted daily. (d) The daily or preflight inspections required in (a), (b) and (c) may be discontinued if the following is accomplished: (1) Conduct initial inspection of both outboard barrel assemblies, P/N 3643686-1, in accordance with steps (1) through (4) of Figure (1) in DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134. Barrels meeting the inspection requirements specified therein, may be continued in service. After this initial inspection, periodically reinspect barrels for cracks in accordance with step (1), mentioned above, at intervals not to exceed 2,500 hours' time in service thereafter. Barrels showing evidence of cracks shall be replaced prior to further flight. (2) Accomplish rework outlined in paragraph (b) (1). (3) Adjust all flap actuating cylinders and rig the flaps to the pertinent dimensions, flap travel limits and flap travel times specified in paragraph 2, Accomplishment Instructions, Kit C or D, paragraph E of Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134, or an FAA approved equivalent. (e) The magnetic inspection, step (1), specified in (d)(1), may be discontinued: (1) After the fourth such inspection if the barrels, P/N 3643686-1, meet the inspection requirements of (d)(1), are shot peened in accordance with Figure (1) of Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134, reidentified as P/N 3643686-501, and further identified with a color code or FAA approved equivalent; or (2) Upon installation of new shot peened barrels, P/N's 3643686-501 or 3774061-501. (f) Upon request of the operator an FAA maintenance inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Western Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of the operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for such operator. (Douglas DC-8 Service Bulletin No. 27-134 dated July 20, 1962, covers this same subject.) This directive effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegrams dated June 7, 1962, and June 14, 1962. Revised November 3, 1962. FOOTER:
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