AD 75-06-07
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper rigging, broken, damaged, or corroded cables in forward passenger door operating mechanisms could impair door operation during emergency.
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Required Actions
Inspect and adjust door mechanism rigging, replace cables as needed, and check pneumatic operation. Reinspect cables every 2250 hours or 1500 hours if over 5000 hours total time. Reinspect rigging every 5000 hours unless specific service bulletins are accomplished.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours' time in service after July 6, 1978, and subsequent intervals as specified.
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas Model DC-10-10, -30, -30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and -40 series airplanes with factory serial numbers per Douglas Service Bulletin 52-132, Rev 1.
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