AD 78-08-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Simultaneous loss of primary attitude and heading information during takeoff roll and subsequent flight due to Litton -51, -72 Inertial Navigation Systems or -58 Inertial Sensor Systems.
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Required Actions
Modify the airplane's navigation rack per McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-251 dated August 26, 1977, or later FAA approved revisions. Equivalent modifications may be used with approval from the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. Special flight permits under FAR 21.197 and 21.199 may be issued for operation to a base for modification.
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Compliance Time
On or before July 31, 1979 unless already accomplished or incorporated in production.
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and -40 Series airplanes equipped with Litton -51, -72 Inertial Navigation Systems, or Litton -58 Inertial Sensor Systems.
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Federal Register Abstract
Inertial Navigation Systems
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-08-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-08-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes Subject: Inertial Navigation Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/16/1978 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: 78-08-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3184 AD NUMBER: 78-08-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 16, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-08-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3184. Applies to DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series airplanes certificated in all categories, that are equipped with Litton -51 or Litton -72 Inertial Navigation Systems or Litton -58 Inertial Sensor Systems. Airplanes which are equipped with these Litton inertial systems after the effective date of this AD must be modified as defined herein prior to installation of the inertial systems. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent simultaneous loss of primary attitude and heading information during takeoff roll and subsequent flight accomplish the following: (a) On or before July 31, 1979 unless already accomplished, or unless incorporated in production, modify the airplane's navigation rack in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-251 dated August 26, 1977, or later FAA approved revisions. (b) Equivalent modifications, procedures, or revisions 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 May 16, 1978. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_78-08-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 78-08-05 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes Subject: Inertial Navigation Systems Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/16/1978 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: 78-08-05 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3184 AD NUMBER: 78-08-05 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 16, 1978. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 78-08-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3184. Applies to DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F and -40 Series airplanes certificated in all categories, that are equipped with Litton -51 or Litton -72 Inertial Navigation Systems or Litton -58 Inertial Sensor Systems. Airplanes which are equipped with these Litton inertial systems after the effective date of this AD must be modified as defined herein prior to installation of the inertial systems. Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent simultaneous loss of primary attitude and heading information during takeoff roll and subsequent flight accomplish the following: (a) On or before July 31, 1979 unless already accomplished, or unless incorporated in production, modify the airplane's navigation rack in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-251 dated August 26, 1977, or later FAA approved revisions. (b) Equivalent modifications, procedures, or revisions 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 May 16, 1978. FOOTER:
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