AD 75-02-05
final rule
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-52 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-53 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-55 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Potential fire hazard exists due to wear, abrasion, corrosion, or improper installation of electrical appurtenances, including wiring, terminal boxes, switches, and hot water heaters within lavatory waste container areas.
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Required Actions
Inspect electrical appurtenances within lavatory waste container areas for wear, abrasion, and corrosion; repair or replace as necessary. Modify lavatory waste containers per McDonnell Douglas AOL 8-676A or FAA-approved revisions by December 31, 1975.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours time in service from the effective date, unless already accomplished within the last 1,000 hours. Modify by December 31, 1975.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Potential Fire Hazard
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-02-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-02-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes Subject: Potential Fire Hazard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/24/1975 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-8-21 | DC-8-31 | DC-8-32 | DC-8-33 | DC-8-41 | DC-8-42 | DC-8-43 | DC-8-51 | DC-8-52 | DC-8-53 | ...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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-02-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2070 AD NUMBER: 75-02-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 24, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-02-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2070. Applies to Models DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To reduce potential fire hazard existing in lavatory waste containers of McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series airplanes, accomplish the following: (a) Within 300 hours time in service from the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless already accomplished within the last 1,000 hours, perform a thorough inspection of all electrical appurtenances, including wiring, terminal boxes, switches, and hot water heaters, physically located within lavatory waste container areas for wear, abrasion and corrosion. Repair or replace as necessary. (b) By December 31, 1975, unless already accomplished, modify the existing lavatory waste containers in accordance with McDonnell Douglas All Operators Letter (AOL) 8-676A, dated December 16, 1974, and enclosed data, as applicable, or later FAA-approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) Aircraft may be operated to a base for accomplishment of maintenance required under this airworthiness directive, per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199. This amendment becomes effective January 24, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-02-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-02-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes Subject: Potential Fire Hazard Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/24/1975 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-8-21 | DC-8-31 | DC-8-32 | DC-8-33 | DC-8-41 | DC-8-42 | DC-8-43 | DC-8-51 | DC-8-52 | DC-8-53 | ...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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-02-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2070 AD NUMBER: 75-02-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 24, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-02-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2070. Applies to Models DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To reduce potential fire hazard existing in lavatory waste containers of McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8-20, -30, -40, -50, and -60 Series airplanes, accomplish the following: (a) Within 300 hours time in service from the effective date of this airworthiness directive, unless already accomplished within the last 1,000 hours, perform a thorough inspection of all electrical appurtenances, including wiring, terminal boxes, switches, and hot water heaters, physically located within lavatory waste container areas for wear, abrasion and corrosion. Repair or replace as necessary. (b) By December 31, 1975, unless already accomplished, modify the existing lavatory waste containers in accordance with McDonnell Douglas All Operators Letter (AOL) 8-676A, dated December 16, 1974, and enclosed data, as applicable, or later FAA-approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) Aircraft may be operated to a base for accomplishment of maintenance required under this airworthiness directive, per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199. This amendment becomes effective January 24, 1975. FOOTER:
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