AD 77-17-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent engagement of the autopilot actuators could occur due to the design of the -5 or earlier pitch guidance control panels (P/N's 3759027, 3759028, 3759029, 3759050).
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Required Actions
Modify the -5 or earlier pitch guidance control panels per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A22-96, Revision 1, or later FAA-approved revisions. Use production equivalents or equivalent modifications approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. Special flight permits under FAR 21.197/21.199 may be used to operate to a base for modification.
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Compliance Time
within 300 additional hours flight time, or thirty days from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and -40 series airplanes with -5 or earlier pitch guidance control panels (P/N's 3759027, 3759028, 3759029, 3759050)
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Federal Register Abstract
Autopilot Actuators
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes Subject: Autopilot Actuators Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/22/1977 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| DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD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: 77-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3015 AD NUMBER: 77-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 22, 1977 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-17-02 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3015. Applies to DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To reduce the probability and severity of an inadvertent engagement of the autopilot actuators, accomplish the following: a. Within 300 additional hours flight time, or thirty days from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, unless already accomplished, modify the -5 or earlier pitch guidance control panels, P/N's 3759027, 3759028, 3759029 or 3759050, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A22-96, Revision 1, dated July 8, 1977, or later FAA approved revisions. For panel modification and testing, the Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A22-96 refers the modifier to Bendix Alert Service Bulletins A3759027-5-SB7, A3759028-5-SB-7, A3759029-5-SB7 and A3759050-5-SB5 which are embodied into one document dated June 3, 1977. Approval of the Bendix Service Bulletins is delegated to the Bendix Corporation by the FAA via the TSO system. Approval for incorporation into the DC-10 is via the Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A22-96. For this AD, revisions to the Bendix Bulletins referred to herein must be approved by revisions of Douglas Service Bulletin A22-96. b. Production equivalents or equivalent modifications may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. c. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 22, 1977. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes Subject: Autopilot Actuators Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/22/1977 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: 77-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3015 AD NUMBER: 77-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 22, 1977 ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-17-02 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3015. Applies to DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To reduce the probability and severity of an inadvertent engagement of the autopilot actuators, accomplish the following: a. Within 300 additional hours flight time, or thirty days from the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs earlier, unless already accomplished, modify the -5 or earlier pitch guidance control panels, P/N's 3759027, 3759028, 3759029 or 3759050, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A22-96, Revision 1, dated July 8, 1977, or later FAA approved revisions. For panel modification and testing, the Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A22-96 refers the modifier to Bendix Alert Service Bulletins A3759027-5-SB7, A3759028-5-SB-7, A3759029-5-SB7 and A3759050-5-SB5 which are embodied into one document dated June 3, 1977. Approval of the Bendix Service Bulletins is delegated to the Bendix Corporation by the FAA via the TSO system. Approval for incorporation into the DC-10 is via the Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A22-96. For this AD, revisions to the Bendix Bulletins referred to herein must be approved by revisions of Douglas Service Bulletin A22-96. b. Production equivalents or equivalent modifications may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. c. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for accomplishment of the modification required by this AD. This amendment becomes effective August 22, 1977. FOOTER:
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