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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