AD 73-10-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Hydraulic fluid loss in the rudder standby power hydraulic system loops could induce an additional failure in an adjacent second hydraulic system and reduce flight control system margin capability.
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Required Actions
Install restrictors in the inlet to the motor side of the nonreversible motor pumps per Service Bulletin 29-40; modify hydraulic piping in the 2-1 nonreversible motor pump system per Service Bulletin 29-46; and install a system to shut off hydraulic flow to the motor side of the nonreversible motor pumps.
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Compliance Time
Within 1200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD for aircraft not operated in flight more than 30 minutes flight time to a landing at a suitable airport as defined in FAR 121.197; within 300 hours time in service after the effective date for aircraft operated in flight more than 30 minutes flight time to a landing at a suitable airport as defined in FAR 121.197.
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and DC-10-40 airplanes.
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder Hydraulic System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-10-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-10-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes Subject: Rudder Hydraulic System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/15/1973 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 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: 73-10-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1638 AD NUMBER: 73-10-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 15, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-10-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amdt. 39-1638. Applies to Model DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 airplanes. Compliance required as follows unless already accomplished: (A) Within 1200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, for those aircraft not operated in flight more than 30 minutes flight time to a landing at a suitable airport as defined in FAR 121.197. (B) Within 300 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, for those aircraft operated in flight more than 30 minutes flight time to a landing at a suitable airport as defined in FAR 121.197. To prevent hydraulic fluid loss in the rudder standby power hydraulic system loops from inducing an additional failure in an adjacent second hydraulic system and to maintain flight control system margin capability, accomplish the following: 1. Install restrictors in the inlet to the motor side of the nonreversible motor pumps per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 29-40, dated January 9, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. 2. Modify hydraulic piping in the 2-1 nonreversible motor pump system per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 29-46, dated March 9, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. 3. In order to prevent nonreversible motor pump cavitation, install a system approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region, to provide inflight capability to shut off hydraulic flow to motor side of the nonreversible motor pumps. This amendment becomes effective May 15, 1973. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_73-10-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 73-10-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes Subject: Rudder Hydraulic System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/15/1973 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 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: 73-10-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1638 AD NUMBER: 73-10-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 15, 1973. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 73-10-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amdt. 39-1638. Applies to Model DC-10-10, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 airplanes. Compliance required as follows unless already accomplished: (A) Within 1200 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, for those aircraft not operated in flight more than 30 minutes flight time to a landing at a suitable airport as defined in FAR 121.197. (B) Within 300 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, for those aircraft operated in flight more than 30 minutes flight time to a landing at a suitable airport as defined in FAR 121.197. To prevent hydraulic fluid loss in the rudder standby power hydraulic system loops from inducing an additional failure in an adjacent second hydraulic system and to maintain flight control system margin capability, accomplish the following: 1. Install restrictors in the inlet to the motor side of the nonreversible motor pumps per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 29-40, dated January 9, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. 2. Modify hydraulic piping in the 2-1 nonreversible motor pump system per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 29-46, dated March 9, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions or an equivalent modification approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region. 3. In order to prevent nonreversible motor pump cavitation, install a system approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA, Western Region, to provide inflight capability to shut off hydraulic flow to motor side of the nonreversible motor pumps. This amendment becomes effective May 15, 1973. FOOTER:
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