AD 70-25-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-52 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-53 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-55 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-54 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-55 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Misuse of ground spoilers during flight could lead to unintended deployment and potential loss of control.
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Required Actions
Add a Ground Spoiler Operation Limitation to the Airplane Flight Manual and install a placard on the pedestal below the word 'spoiler' stating 'Deployment in Flight Prohibited' or an equivalent approved installation.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes equipped with Mark II and Mark III anti-skid system installations, 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, DC-8-43, DC-8-51, and others as specified.
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Federal Register Abstract
Anti Skid System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-25-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-25-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes Subject: Anti Skid System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/05/1970 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 | DC-8-43 | DC-8-51 | ...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: 70-25-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1122 AD NUMBER: 70-25-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 5, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-25-02 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-1122. DC-8 Airplanes. Applies to airplanes certificated in all categories equipped with Mark II and Mark III anti-skid system installation. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent misuse of ground spoilers, accomplish the following: (1) Add to Limitations Section of the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual, the following Ground Spoiler Operation Limitation: DO NOT EXTEND GROUND SPOILERS DURING FLIGHT (2) Install a placard on the pedestal immediately below the word "spoiler" to read: "Deployment in Flight Prohibited, " or an equivalent installation approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective December 5, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-25-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-25-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes Subject: Anti Skid System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/05/1970 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 | DC-8-43 | DC-8-51 | ...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: 70-25-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1122 AD NUMBER: 70-25-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 5, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-25-02 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-1122. DC-8 Airplanes. Applies to airplanes certificated in all categories equipped with Mark II and Mark III anti-skid system installation. Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent misuse of ground spoilers, accomplish the following: (1) Add to Limitations Section of the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual, the following Ground Spoiler Operation Limitation: DO NOT EXTEND GROUND SPOILERS DURING FLIGHT (2) Install a placard on the pedestal immediately below the word "spoiler" to read: "Deployment in Flight Prohibited, " or an equivalent installation approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. This amendment becomes effective December 5, 1970. FOOTER:
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