AD 74-15-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible failures of the oxygen doors due to upholstery fabric obstructing the oxygen door opening
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Required Actions
Perform a visual inspection within 300 hours' additional time in service and at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service to verify upholstery fabric does not obstruct oxygen doors. Correct obstructions before further flight. Install shrouds around first-class seat back oxygen doors within 1,500 hours' additional time in service per Weber Aircraft Service Bulletins or FAA-approved revisions.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours' additional time in service for inspections, and within 1,500 hours' additional time in service for shroud installation
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series airplanes with Weber Aircraft seats, Part Numbers 818472-401, 402, 403, 411, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 4011, 4021, 4031 and 819900-401, 402, 403
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Federal Register Abstract
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes Subject: Aircraft Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/26/1974 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-10F | DC-10-15 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 | DC-10-40F 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: 74-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1900 AD NUMBER: 74-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 26, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-15-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-1900. Applies to Douglas Model DC-10 Series airplanes, certificated in all categories, incorporating Weber Aircraft seats, Part Number 818472-401, 402, 403, 411, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 4011, 4021, and 4031 and 819900-401, 402, and 403. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible failures of the oxygen doors, accomplish the following: (a) Within 300 hours' additional time in service, and at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service, until (b), below, is accomplished, perform a visual inspection of all oxygen doors to verify that upholstery fabric does not obstruct the oxygen door, should door opening become necessary. If such obstruction is observed, correct before further flight. (b) Within 1,500 hours' additional time in service, unless already accomplished, install shrouds around the first-class seat back oxygen doors in accordance with Weber Aircraft Service Bulletins No. 25-314, dated November 1, 1973, and No. 25-330, dated May 15, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions. (c) Equivalent installations may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Aircraft may be flown to a base for the performance of that maintenance required by this AD per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199. NOTE: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the airplane's permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173. This amendment becomes effective August 26, 1974. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_74-15-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 74-15-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes Subject: Aircraft Seats Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/26/1974 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-10F | DC-10-15 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 | DC-10-40F 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: 74-15-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1900 AD NUMBER: 74-15-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 26, 1974. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 74-15-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-1900. Applies to Douglas Model DC-10 Series airplanes, certificated in all categories, incorporating Weber Aircraft seats, Part Number 818472-401, 402, 403, 411, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 418, 419, 4011, 4021, and 4031 and 819900-401, 402, and 403. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent possible failures of the oxygen doors, accomplish the following: (a) Within 300 hours' additional time in service, and at intervals not to exceed 300 hours' time in service, until (b), below, is accomplished, perform a visual inspection of all oxygen doors to verify that upholstery fabric does not obstruct the oxygen door, should door opening become necessary. If such obstruction is observed, correct before further flight. (b) Within 1,500 hours' additional time in service, unless already accomplished, install shrouds around the first-class seat back oxygen doors in accordance with Weber Aircraft Service Bulletins No. 25-314, dated November 1, 1973, and No. 25-330, dated May 15, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions. (c) Equivalent installations may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Aircraft may be flown to a base for the performance of that maintenance required by this AD per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199. NOTE: For the requirements regarding the listing of compliance and method of compliance with this AD in the airplane's permanent maintenance record, see FAR 91.173. This amendment becomes effective August 26, 1974. FOOTER:
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