AD 76-22-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible unsafe buckle position of flight attendants seat belts equipped with American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. model 443440.
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Required Actions
Install a 'DO NOT OCCUPY' placard on affected flight attendant seats and secure them in stowed position or remove them. Replace American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. seat belt model 443440 with ordinary adjustable seat belts without retractors, or use alternate installations approved by FAA.
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Compliance Time
within the next 600 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and -40 series airplanes equipped with American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. seat belt model 443440 on aft facing flight attendants seats.
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Federal Register Abstract
Attendant's Seat Belts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes Subject: Attendant's Seat Belts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1976 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-10F | 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: 76-22-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2754 AD NUMBER: 76-22-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2754. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Corporation model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, equipped with American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. seat belt model 443440 installed on aft facing flight attendants seats. Compliance required within the next 600 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible unsafe buckle position of flight attendants seat belts, accomplish the following: (a) Install a placard, which reads "DO NOT OCCUPY", on those flight attendant seats in the passenger cabin equipped with American Safety Flight System, Inc., seat belt model number 443440 until the seat belt installation is modified or replaced in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. The seats prohibited from use must be secured in normally stowed position or removed. (b) Replace American Safety Flight System, Inc. seat belt model number 443440 installed on lower lobe galley seats with ordinary adjustable seat belts without retractors in accordance with normal maintenance practices. Alternate seat belt installations may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Western Region. This amendment becomes effective December 10, 1976. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_76-22-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 76-22-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes Subject: Attendant's Seat Belts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 12/10/1976 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-10F | 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: 76-22-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2754 AD NUMBER: 76-22-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective December 10, 1976. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 76-22-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION: Amendment 39-2754. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Corporation model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, equipped with American Safety Flight Systems, Inc. seat belt model 443440 installed on aft facing flight attendants seats. Compliance required within the next 600 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished. To prevent possible unsafe buckle position of flight attendants seat belts, accomplish the following: (a) Install a placard, which reads "DO NOT OCCUPY", on those flight attendant seats in the passenger cabin equipped with American Safety Flight System, Inc., seat belt model number 443440 until the seat belt installation is modified or replaced in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. The seats prohibited from use must be secured in normally stowed position or removed. (b) Replace American Safety Flight System, Inc. seat belt model number 443440 installed on lower lobe galley seats with ordinary adjustable seat belts without retractors in accordance with normal maintenance practices. Alternate seat belt installations may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, Federal Aviation Administration, Western Region. This amendment becomes effective December 10, 1976. FOOTER:
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