AD 69-17-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-500 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-600 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-700 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 737-800 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-33F | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34F | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-41 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-51 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the second stage impeller blades in the AiResearch Model GTCP85-98D (DC-9) and GTCP85-129 (Boeing 737) Auxiliary Power Units (APU) could result in inability to use the APU as an alternate electric power source.
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Required Actions
Install a placard within 10 hours time in service after the effective date stating both main engine generators must be operative for takeoff, and restrict APU use to in-flight emergencies only. The placard may be removed after APU replacement with satisfactory impellers or modification per AiResearch Telegraphic Service Bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and BOEING 737 airplanes equipped with AiResearch Model GTCP85-98D APU (DC-9) or GTCP85-129 APU (Boeing 737), with serial numbers listed in AiResearch Telegraphic Bulletins 49A1761 (DC-9) or 49A1760 (Boeing 737) dated July 1, 1969, or later FAA approved revisions.
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Federal Register Abstract
Auxiliary Power Unit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes Subject: Auxiliary Power Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-100 Series | 737-200 Series | 737-200C Series | 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 Series...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: 69-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-819 AD NUMBER: 69-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-17-01 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and BOEING 737: Amdt. 39-819. Applies to DC-9 airplanes equipped with AiResearch Model GTCP85-98D Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Serial Numbers listed in AiResearch Telegraphic Bulletin No. 49A1761 dated July 1, 1969, or later FAA approved revision, and to Boeing 737 airplanes equipped with AiResearch Model GTCP85-129 APU serial numbers listed in AiResearch Telegraphic Bulletin No. 49A1760 dated July 1, 1969, or later FAA approved revision. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. Because of possible failure of the second stage impeller blades, the auxiliary power unit shall not be used as an alternate electric power source in place of a main engine driven generator until deficient impellers have been replaced. Pending replacement of the auxiliary power unit impeller, accomplishment of the following is required. 1. Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, install a placard in full view of the pilot to read: Both main engine driven generators must be operative for takeoff. Only during in-flight emergency may the auxiliary power unit be used as an alternate electric power source. 2. This placard may be removed when the APU is replaced with an APU having satisfactory impeller blades, or when the APU is modified to incorporate an impeller with satisfactory impeller blades in accordance with the above AiResearch Telegraphic Service Bulletins. NOTE: Compliance with the inspection and speed reduction adjustments in these bulletins is optional. 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 July 3, 1969. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_69-17-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 69-17-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes Subject: Auxiliary Power Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: 737-100 Series | 737-200 Series | 737-200C Series | 737-300 Series | 737-400 Series | 737-500 Series...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: 69-17-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-819 AD NUMBER: 69-17-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING 737 and MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 69-17-01 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and BOEING 737: Amdt. 39-819. Applies to DC-9 airplanes equipped with AiResearch Model GTCP85-98D Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Serial Numbers listed in AiResearch Telegraphic Bulletin No. 49A1761 dated July 1, 1969, or later FAA approved revision, and to Boeing 737 airplanes equipped with AiResearch Model GTCP85-129 APU serial numbers listed in AiResearch Telegraphic Bulletin No. 49A1760 dated July 1, 1969, or later FAA approved revision. Compliance required as indicated unless already accomplished. Because of possible failure of the second stage impeller blades, the auxiliary power unit shall not be used as an alternate electric power source in place of a main engine driven generator until deficient impellers have been replaced. Pending replacement of the auxiliary power unit impeller, accomplishment of the following is required. 1. Within 10 hours time in service after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, install a placard in full view of the pilot to read: Both main engine driven generators must be operative for takeoff. Only during in-flight emergency may the auxiliary power unit be used as an alternate electric power source. 2. This placard may be removed when the APU is replaced with an APU having satisfactory impeller blades, or when the APU is modified to incorporate an impeller with satisfactory impeller blades in accordance with the above AiResearch Telegraphic Service Bulletins. NOTE: Compliance with the inspection and speed reduction adjustments in these bulletins is optional. 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 July 3, 1969. FOOTER:
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