AD 68-25-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to install a placard in the cockpit warning against operating with flaps down and autopilot/yaw damper engaged could lead to loss of control due to improper flight control system operation.
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Required Actions
Install a placard in the cockpit clearly visible to the pilot stating, 'With flaps down, do not operate with autopilot and/or yaw damper engaged.' The placard may be removed after completing the inspection/corrective actions per McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A27-229 or an approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
prior to next operation
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F airplanes
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Federal Register Abstract
Autopilot
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-25-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-25-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes Subject: Autopilot Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-8-61 | DC-8-61F | DC-8-62 | DC-8-62F | DC-8-63 | DC-8-63F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 68-25-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-690 AD NUMBER: 68-25-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-25-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-690. Applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes. Prior to next operation, unless already accomplished, install a placard in the cockpit in clear view of the pilot reading, "With flaps down, do not operate with autopilot and/or yaw damper engaged." This placard may be removed when the inspection and/or corrective action specified in McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin No. A27-229, dated November 18, 1968 is accomplished, or an equivalent inspection and/or corrective action approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated November 20, 1968. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_68-25-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 68-25-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes Subject: Autopilot Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-8-61 | DC-8-61F | DC-8-62 | DC-8-62F | DC-8-63 | DC-8-63F 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: 68-25-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-690 AD NUMBER: 68-25-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 68-25-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-690. Applies to all McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-61/61F/62/62F/63/63F Airplanes. Prior to next operation, unless already accomplished, install a placard in the cockpit in clear view of the pilot reading, "With flaps down, do not operate with autopilot and/or yaw damper engaged." This placard may be removed when the inspection and/or corrective action specified in McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin No. A27-229, dated November 18, 1968 is accomplished, or an equivalent inspection and/or corrective action approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the FEDERAL REGISTER for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated November 20, 1968. FOOTER:
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