AD 75-08-08
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
Inadvertent opening of Type A passenger doors (other than the most forward left and right doors) during taxi or in flight.
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Required Actions
Cycle the arming handles of Type A passenger doors (other than the most forward left and right doors) to the armed position, then return to fully disarmed, then fully armed before taxi. If difficulty is encountered, correct with maintenance before further flight. Modify door mechanisms per SB 52-74 or equivalent by July 1, 1975.
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Compliance Time
Prior to taxi from the terminal area after the effective date (April 10, 1975) and on or before July 1, 1975 for modification.
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series airplanes with factory serial numbers as indicated in Douglas Service Bulletin No. 52-74, Revision 1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Opening Of Passenger Doors
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-08-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-08-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes Subject: Opening Of Passenger Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/10/1975 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| DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-08-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2157 AD NUMBER: 75-08-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 10, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-08-08 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2157. Applies to Douglas Model DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series airplanes, certificated in all categories, with factory serial numbers as indicated in Douglas Service Bulletin No. 52-74, Revision 1, dated December 6, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions. To prevent inadvertent opening of Type A passenger doors (other than the most forward left and right doors) during taxi or in flight, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to taxi from the terminal area, after the effective date of this AD, and after all passengers have been seated, all Type A passenger door (other than the most forward left and right doors) arming handles must be cycled to the armed position; then returned to the fully disarmed position; and then returned to the fully armed position. If any difficulty in operating the arming handles is experienced, the airplane must be corrected by maintenance personnel prior to further flight. The flight crew will be advised of the check accomplishment prior to takeoff. Operators shall advise flight crews and cabin attendants of the foregoing procedure by the most immediate and practicable means. The procedure is to be accomplished until the modification described in (b), below, is performed on all airplanes in the operator's fleet. (b) On or before July 1, 1975, unless already accomplished, modify the door operating mechanism per Douglas Service Bulletin No. 52-74, dated September 28, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions, or equivalent modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) Airplanes may be flown to a base for performance of maintenance required by this AD per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199, provided that, with respect to the door(s) identified as in need of maintenance, the emergency evacuation slides will either be removed or deactivated. This supersedes the telegraphic AD, adopted March 1, 1975, and distributed by telegrams dated March 1, 1975. This amendment becomes effective April 10, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-08-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-08-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes Subject: Opening Of Passenger Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/10/1975 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-08-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2157 AD NUMBER: 75-08-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 10, 1975. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-08-08 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2157. Applies to Douglas Model DC-10-10, -30, -30F, and -40 Series airplanes, certificated in all categories, with factory serial numbers as indicated in Douglas Service Bulletin No. 52-74, Revision 1, dated December 6, 1974, or later FAA-approved revisions. To prevent inadvertent opening of Type A passenger doors (other than the most forward left and right doors) during taxi or in flight, accomplish the following: (a) Prior to taxi from the terminal area, after the effective date of this AD, and after all passengers have been seated, all Type A passenger door (other than the most forward left and right doors) arming handles must be cycled to the armed position; then returned to the fully disarmed position; and then returned to the fully armed position. If any difficulty in operating the arming handles is experienced, the airplane must be corrected by maintenance personnel prior to further flight. The flight crew will be advised of the check accomplishment prior to takeoff. Operators shall advise flight crews and cabin attendants of the foregoing procedure by the most immediate and practicable means. The procedure is to be accomplished until the modification described in (b), below, is performed on all airplanes in the operator's fleet. (b) On or before July 1, 1975, unless already accomplished, modify the door operating mechanism per Douglas Service Bulletin No. 52-74, dated September 28, 1973, or later FAA-approved revisions, or equivalent modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) Airplanes may be flown to a base for performance of maintenance required by this AD per FAR's 21.197 and 21.199, provided that, with respect to the door(s) identified as in need of maintenance, the emergency evacuation slides will either be removed or deactivated. This supersedes the telegraphic AD, adopted March 1, 1975, and distributed by telegrams dated March 1, 1975. This amendment becomes effective April 10, 1975. FOOTER:
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