AD 78-01-01

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively

AD Number
78-01-01
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-15 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-30 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-40 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-40F Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand L-1011-385-1 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand L-1011-385-1-14 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
aircraft The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand L-1011-385-1-15 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-15 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-30 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-40 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand DC-10-40F Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand L-1011-385-1 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand L-1011-385-1-14 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand L-1011-385-1-15 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand L-1011-385-3 Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively
appliance The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand Angle of attack sensors Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively

Unsafe Condition

Sensors

Required Actions

Modify the Sundstrand probe P/N 965-4020-003 by complying with Sundstrand Service Bulletins No. 2 and 3 (Rev. 2, August 1977) or approved equivalents. Modify the self-test circuit and pressure pickoff assembly of P/N 965-4020-004 using Collins-Lear Siegler Service Bulletins No. 345D-2-22-03 and No. 345D-2-22-06 or approved alternatives.

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Compliance Time

Prior to July 1, 1978 and January 1, 1979 respectively

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Affected Aircraft

Sundstrand Angle of Attack Sensors P/Ns 965-4020-003 (DC-10 series) and 965-4020-004 (L-1011 series) manufactured under TSO-C54 authorization.

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AD Number:
78-01-01
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 an...Show more
Subject:
Sensors
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/30/1978
Make:
The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand
Model:
DC-10-10 | DC-10-10F | DC-10-15 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 | DC-10-40F | L-1...Show more
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-01-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3110

AD NUMBER:   78-01-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively


ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 30, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
78-01-01 SUNDSTRAND: Amendment 39-3110. Applies to all angle of attack sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) authorization installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 series airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 series airplanes, respectively. Compliance time required as indicated.

A. Prior to July 1, 1978, unless already accomplished, modify the Sundstrand probe P/N 965-4020-003 in accordance with Sundstrand Service Bulletins No. 2 (Doc. No. 012-0125-102), Rev. 2, dated August 1977 and No. 3 (Doc. No. 012-0125-103), Rev. 2, dated August 1977, or subsequent FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.

B. Prior to January 1, 1979, unless already accomplished: (1) modify the self-test circuit in the Sundstrand probe P/N 965-4020-004 (345D-2), in accordance with Collins-Lear Siegler, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 345D-2-22-03 dated February 15, 1975; and (2) modify the pressure pickoff assembly in the Sundstrand probe P/N 965-4020-004 (345D-2), in accordance with the Collins-Lear Siegler, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 345D-2-22-06 to be released, or subsequent FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

This amendment becomes effective January 30, 1978.


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AD Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 an...Show more
Subject:
Sensors
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/30/1978
Make:
The Boeing Company | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Sundstrand
Model:
DC-10-10 | DC-10-10F | DC-10-15 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 | DC-10-40F | L-1...Show more
Product Type:
Appliance
Product Subtype:
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 78-01-01
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3110

AD NUMBER:   78-01-01

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; SUNDSTRAND: Applies to all Angle of Attack Sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 Manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) Authorization Installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 Series Airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 Series airplanes, Respectively


ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 30, 1978.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
78-01-01 SUNDSTRAND: Amendment 39-3110. Applies to all angle of attack sensors, P/Ns 965-4020-003 and 965-4020-004 manufactured under Technical Standard Order (TSO-C54) authorization installed in McDonnell-Douglas DC-10 series airplanes and Lockheed L-1011 series airplanes, respectively. Compliance time required as indicated.

A. Prior to July 1, 1978, unless already accomplished, modify the Sundstrand probe P/N 965-4020-003 in accordance with Sundstrand Service Bulletins No. 2 (Doc. No. 012-0125-102), Rev. 2, dated August 1977 and No. 3 (Doc. No. 012-0125-103), Rev. 2, dated August 1977, or subsequent FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.

B. Prior to January 1, 1979, unless already accomplished: (1) modify the self-test circuit in the Sundstrand probe P/N 965-4020-004 (345D-2), in accordance with Collins-Lear Siegler, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 345D-2-22-03 dated February 15, 1975; and (2) modify the pressure pickoff assembly in the Sundstrand probe P/N 965-4020-004 (345D-2), in accordance with the Collins-Lear Siegler, Inc. Service Bulletin No. 345D-2-22-06 to be released, or subsequent FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.

The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1).

This amendment becomes effective January 30, 1978.


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