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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Federal Register Abstract
Air Conditioning Compartment Door
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-24-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-24-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes Subject: Air Conditioning Compartment Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/06/1978 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: 77-24-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3087 AD NUMBER: 77-24-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 6, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-24-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3087. Applies to Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent in-flight separation of an air conditioning compartment access door accomplish the following: (a) Unless already accomplished, within 2000 flight hours after January 12, 1977, (the effective date of AD 77-01-04) accomplish the inspection and rigging procedure specified in the DC-10 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 52-42-01, Temporary Revision 52-231, dated September 17, 1976, Paragraph 3, or later FAA approved revision with the following manual amendments: (1) Steps outlined in 3.A.(1), (a) through (d) and 3.A.(2) may be omitted. (2) Before accomplishing steps 3.A.(3), (a), and (b) and (3a), (a) through (g) inspect the doors to verify that when the upper edge of the door makes contact with the door jamb the clearance does not exceed 1.2 inches between the lower edge of the door and door jamb. If this dimension is not exceeded, steps 3.A.(3), (a) and (b) and (3a), (a) through (g) may be omitted. Otherwise, those steps must be performed. (b) Unless already accomplished, within the next 2000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD modify the air conditioning compartment access door handle as follows: (1) Install a Camloc stud (fastener) in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin No. 52-116, dated July 2, 1974, or later FAA approved revision, or (2) Install a handle catch in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin No. 52-168, dated June 7, 1977, or later FAA approved revision. (3) If the air conditioning compartment access door is removed to accomplish the handle modification, verify the door handle position and loads are in accordance with paragraphs 3.A(11) and 3.A(18) of the DC-10 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 52-42-01, Temporary Revision 52-231, dated September 17, 1976, or later FAA approved revision. (c) Equivalent procedures or modifications may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of this AD. This amendment supersedes AD 77-01-04. This amendment becomes effective January 6, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_77-24-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 77-24-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes Subject: Air Conditioning Compartment Door Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/06/1978 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: 77-24-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3087 AD NUMBER: 77-24-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 6, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 77-24-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3087. Applies to Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, and DC-10-40 airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent in-flight separation of an air conditioning compartment access door accomplish the following: (a) Unless already accomplished, within 2000 flight hours after January 12, 1977, (the effective date of AD 77-01-04) accomplish the inspection and rigging procedure specified in the DC-10 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 52-42-01, Temporary Revision 52-231, dated September 17, 1976, Paragraph 3, or later FAA approved revision with the following manual amendments: (1) Steps outlined in 3.A.(1), (a) through (d) and 3.A.(2) may be omitted. (2) Before accomplishing steps 3.A.(3), (a), and (b) and (3a), (a) through (g) inspect the doors to verify that when the upper edge of the door makes contact with the door jamb the clearance does not exceed 1.2 inches between the lower edge of the door and door jamb. If this dimension is not exceeded, steps 3.A.(3), (a) and (b) and (3a), (a) through (g) may be omitted. Otherwise, those steps must be performed. (b) Unless already accomplished, within the next 2000 flight hours after the effective date of this AD modify the air conditioning compartment access door handle as follows: (1) Install a Camloc stud (fastener) in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin No. 52-116, dated July 2, 1974, or later FAA approved revision, or (2) Install a handle catch in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin No. 52-168, dated June 7, 1977, or later FAA approved revision. (3) If the air conditioning compartment access door is removed to accomplish the handle modification, verify the door handle position and loads are in accordance with paragraphs 3.A(11) and 3.A(18) of the DC-10 Maintenance Manual, Chapter 52-42-01, Temporary Revision 52-231, dated September 17, 1976, or later FAA approved revision. (c) Equivalent procedures or modifications may be approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR's 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of this AD. This amendment supersedes AD 77-01-04. This amendment becomes effective January 6, 1978. FOOTER:
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