AD 78-01-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Federal Register Abstract
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-01-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-01-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-01-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-01-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown 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. FOOTER:
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