AD 70-25-02

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes

AD Number
70-25-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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 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.


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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.


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