AD 77-24-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
In-flight separation of the air conditioning compartment access door due to insufficient clearance and improper handle rigging.
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Required Actions
Inspect and rig the air conditioning compartment access door per Maintenance Manual Chapter 52-42-01, Temporary Revision 52-231, and modify the door handle by installing a Camloc stud per Service Bulletin 52-116 or a handle catch per Service Bulletin 52-168. Verify door handle position and loads if the door is removed for modifications.
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Compliance Time
within 2000 flight hours after January 12, 1977, and within the next 2000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and DC-10-40 airplanes certificated in all categories.
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