AD 76-13-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -30 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -30 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The portable oxygen units in the lower galley are not optimally located for quick access during emergencies.
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Required Actions
Relocate the two portable oxygen units from outboard of the forward escape ladder in the lower galley to the port side of the forward bulkhead and adjacent to the attendant seats. Additional installations or locations may be approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 3000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -30 series airplanes incorporating lower galleys
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Federal Register Abstract
Portable Oxygen Units
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-13-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-13-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -30 Series Airplanes Subject: Portable Oxygen Units Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/03/1976 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-30 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 76-13-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2652 AD NUMBER: 76-13-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -30 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 3, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-13-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2652. Applies to Douglas Model DC-10-10 and -30 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, incorporating lower galleys. Compliance required within the next 3000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide better access to the portable oxygen units in the lower galley, relocate the two portable oxygen units originally installed outboard of the forward escape ladder in the lower galley to the port side of the forward bulkhead and adjacent to the attendant seats. Additional installations and/or other locations may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. Special flight permits may be issued per FAR's 27.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 3, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-13-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-13-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -30 Series Airplanes Subject: Portable Oxygen Units Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/03/1976 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-30 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: 76-13-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2652 AD NUMBER: 76-13-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10 and -30 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 3, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-13-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2652. Applies to Douglas Model DC-10-10 and -30 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, incorporating lower galleys. Compliance required within the next 3000 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To provide better access to the portable oxygen units in the lower galley, relocate the two portable oxygen units originally installed outboard of the forward escape ladder in the lower galley to the port side of the forward bulkhead and adjacent to the attendant seats. Additional installations and/or other locations may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. Special flight permits may be issued per FAR's 27.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 3, 1976. FOOTER:
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