AD 74-12-03

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Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F

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74-12-03
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aircraft
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-61F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-62F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-8-63F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F

Unsafe Condition

Leakage in the passenger oxygen system due to worn piping and broken or missing supports could result in loss of oxygen supply during emergency conditions.

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Required Actions

Perform a passenger oxygen system leak check per DACO Alert Service Bulletin A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(a). Inspect, repair, and replace worn piping, and replace broken and missing supports. Repeat leak tests at intervals not exceeding 50 flight hours until modifications per DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(b) are completed. Secure oxygen piping within 300 hours time in service after initial leak check.

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Compliance Time

within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of this telegram, or prior to further flight, whichever occurs later

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Affected Aircraft

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F convertible freighter airplanes certificated in all categories

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Federal Register Abstract

Oxygen System

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AD Number:
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Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F
Subject:
Oxygen System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/06/1974
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-8-61F | DC-8-62F | 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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 74-12-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1858

AD NUMBER:   74-12-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 6, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
74-12-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-1858. Applies to DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F convertible freighter airplanes, certificated in all categories.

(1) For all aircraft in the passenger configuration, within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of this telegram, or prior to further flight, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours, perform the passenger oxygen system leak check per paragraph 1(a) DACO Alert Service Bulletin A35-25 Revision A dated May 10, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions. If the oxygen system does not pass the leak check, inspect, repair and replace worn piping as required, and replace broken and missing supports prior to next flight; repeat leak test per DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(a). At intervals not to exceed 50 flight hours visually inspect for worn oxygen piping, replace as necessary, and conduct the leak test per DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(a) until the modifications described by DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(b) have been accomplished. Within 300 hours time in service after initial leak check, secure all oxygen piping, per DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(b).

(2) For aircraft in the full freighter configuration, prior to further flight after receipt of this telegram, close the oxygen hand shutoff valve on the passenger system and placard system inoperative until (1), above, is accomplished. Prior to conversion to passenger configuration, perform checks, repair, and modifications of (1) above. Paragraph 2, DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A covers this subject.

This amendment becomes effective June 6, 1974, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated May 11, 1974.


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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F
Subject:
Oxygen System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/06/1974
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-8-61F | DC-8-62F | 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: 74-12-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1858

AD NUMBER:   74-12-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 6, 1974.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
74-12-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-1858. Applies to DC-8-61F, -62F, -63F convertible freighter airplanes, certificated in all categories.

(1) For all aircraft in the passenger configuration, within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of this telegram, or prior to further flight, whichever occurs later, unless already accomplished within the last 50 hours, perform the passenger oxygen system leak check per paragraph 1(a) DACO Alert Service Bulletin A35-25 Revision A dated May 10, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions. If the oxygen system does not pass the leak check, inspect, repair and replace worn piping as required, and replace broken and missing supports prior to next flight; repeat leak test per DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(a). At intervals not to exceed 50 flight hours visually inspect for worn oxygen piping, replace as necessary, and conduct the leak test per DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(a) until the modifications described by DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(b) have been accomplished. Within 300 hours time in service after initial leak check, secure all oxygen piping, per DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A, paragraph 1(b).

(2) For aircraft in the full freighter configuration, prior to further flight after receipt of this telegram, close the oxygen hand shutoff valve on the passenger system and placard system inoperative until (1), above, is accomplished. Prior to conversion to passenger configuration, perform checks, repair, and modifications of (1) above. Paragraph 2, DACO A.S.B. A35-25 Revision A covers this subject.

This amendment becomes effective June 6, 1974, for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated May 11, 1974.


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