AD 77-10-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes

AD Number
77-10-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
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Technical illustration of an aircraft propeller assembly
Problem area Propeller

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company C54-DC Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54A-DC Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54B-DC Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54D-DC Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54E-DC Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54G-DC Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-4 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall may fail due to damage from a powerplant fire, compromising fire resistance integrity.

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Required Actions

Replace flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall with lines and fittings meeting specified fire resistance requirements. Acceptable assemblies include Resistoflex SSFR-3800-10, Aeroquip 680-10S, Aeroquip 309009, Aeroquip 309009-8S, Aeroquip 634000-8/-10, or TSO-C42 compliant hose assemblies. Equivalent solutions may be used with FAA approval.

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Compliance Time

The first engine change after June 16, 1977, or October 1, 1977, whichever occurs earlier, unless previously accomplished under AD 55-15-03 as amended by Amendment 55-24 to Part 507.

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Affected Aircraft

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 series airplanes, including models C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC, C54D-DC, C54E-DC, C54G-DC, and DC-4, certificated in all categories and using Hamilton Standard propellers.

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Federal Register Abstract

Fire Resistant Prop Feathering System

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AD Number:
77-10-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fire Resistant Prop Feathering System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/16/1977
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
C54-DC | C54A-DC | C54B-DC | C54D-DC | C54E-DC | C54G-DC | DC-4
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-10-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2895

AD NUMBER:   77-10-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 16, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-10-01 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2895. Applies to DC-4 and C-54 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, using Hamilton Standard propellers.

Compliance required by the first engine change after the effective date of this AD or October 1, 1977, whichever occurs earlier, unless previously accomplished in accordance with AD 55-15-03 as amended by Amendment 55-24 to Part 507.

To increase fire resistance integrity of the propeller feathering system against damage by a powerplant fire, all flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall must be replaced with lines and fittings which will meet the fire resistance requirements of the hose assemblies specified in (a) through (f) herein. However, if the feathering lines in Zone I include a section of steel tubing, flexible hose assemblies located forward of the cylinders and connecting to the governor are not affected by this directive.

The following flexible hose assemblies are acceptable for use in this application:

(a) Resistoflex SSFR-3800-10 hose assemblies.

(b) Aeroquip 680-10S hose assemblies with Aeroquip 304 protective sleeves over end fittings (Aeroquip Assembly P/N 304000).

(c) Aeroquip 309009 hose assemblies.

(d) Aeroquip 309009-8S hose assemblies (where feathering system requires this size).

(e) Aeroquip 634000-8 or -10, as applicable, hose assemblies.

(f) Hose assemblies that fully comply with FAR 37.140 (TSO-C42) and have a pressure rating equal to or greater than that of the propeller feathering system installed on the airplane.

(g) Equivalent hose assemblies or other means of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.97 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a base for the accomplishment of this AD.

This supersedes AD 55-15-03, as amended by Amendment 55-24 to Part 507.

This Amendment becomes effective June 16, 1977.


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AD Number:
77-10-01
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Fire Resistant Prop Feathering System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/16/1977
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
C54-DC | C54A-DC | C54B-DC | C54D-DC | C54E-DC | C54G-DC | DC-4
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 77-10-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-2895

AD NUMBER:   77-10-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-4 and C-54 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 16, 1977.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
77-10-01 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-2895. Applies to DC-4 and C-54 series airplanes, certificated in all categories, using Hamilton Standard propellers.

Compliance required by the first engine change after the effective date of this AD or October 1, 1977, whichever occurs earlier, unless previously accomplished in accordance with AD 55-15-03 as amended by Amendment 55-24 to Part 507.

To increase fire resistance integrity of the propeller feathering system against damage by a powerplant fire, all flexible hose components of propeller feathering lines forward of the firewall must be replaced with lines and fittings which will meet the fire resistance requirements of the hose assemblies specified in (a) through (f) herein. However, if the feathering lines in Zone I include a section of steel tubing, flexible hose assemblies located forward of the cylinders and connecting to the governor are not affected by this directive.

The following flexible hose assemblies are acceptable for use in this application:

(a) Resistoflex SSFR-3800-10 hose assemblies.

(b) Aeroquip 680-10S hose assemblies with Aeroquip 304 protective sleeves over end fittings (Aeroquip Assembly P/N 304000).

(c) Aeroquip 309009 hose assemblies.

(d) Aeroquip 309009-8S hose assemblies (where feathering system requires this size).

(e) Aeroquip 634000-8 or -10, as applicable, hose assemblies.

(f) Hose assemblies that fully comply with FAR 37.140 (TSO-C42) and have a pressure rating equal to or greater than that of the propeller feathering system installed on the airplane.

(g) Equivalent hose assemblies or other means of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.97 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a base for the accomplishment of this AD.

This supersedes AD 55-15-03, as amended by Amendment 55-24 to Part 507.

This Amendment becomes effective June 16, 1977.


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