AD 79-15-05

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes

AD Number
79-15-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Asymmetric wing slat condition could lead to inadequate stall warning due to reliance on single angle of attack sensors and insufficient input from outboard wing slat group positions.

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Required Actions

Install two auto throttle/speed control computers or modify the stall warning and auto slat system to incorporate inputs from two angle of attack sensors and both outboard wing slat groups. Add a takeoff warning system slat function requirement to the Airplane Flight Manual limitations section within 30 days.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight and within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), -40 series airplanes certificated in all categories.

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Federal Register Abstract

Asymmetric Wing Slat Condition

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AD Number:
79-15-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Asymmetric Wing Slat Condition
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/13/1979
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: 79-15-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3515

AD NUMBER:   79-15-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 13, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-15-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3515. Applies to Model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To assure immediate indication to the flight crew of any asymmetric wing slat condition, accomplish the following:

a. Before further flight, after the effective date of this AD:

(1) Install two auto throttle/speed control computers in accordance with FAA approved type design data to provide stall warning based on both right and left angle of attack sensors and on the positions of both outboard wing slat groups in addition to previously required inputs, or;

(2) Modify the stall warning and auto slat system to provide information from two angle of attack sensors and the positions of both outboard wing slat groups to a single auto throttle/speed control computer in accordance with design data approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

NOTE: The stall warning and auto slat functions of the auto throttle/speed control computer are the functions required by this AD.

b. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, add the following to the limitations section of the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual:

"TAKEOFF WARNING

The slat function of the takeoff warning system must be operative for takeoff."

c. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of modifications required by this AD.

d. Alternative modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

This amendment becomes effective July 13, 1979.


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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Asymmetric Wing Slat Condition
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/13/1979
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: 79-15-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3515

AD NUMBER:   79-15-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 13, 1979.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-15-05 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3515. Applies to Model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To assure immediate indication to the flight crew of any asymmetric wing slat condition, accomplish the following:

a. Before further flight, after the effective date of this AD:

(1) Install two auto throttle/speed control computers in accordance with FAA approved type design data to provide stall warning based on both right and left angle of attack sensors and on the positions of both outboard wing slat groups in addition to previously required inputs, or;

(2) Modify the stall warning and auto slat system to provide information from two angle of attack sensors and the positions of both outboard wing slat groups to a single auto throttle/speed control computer in accordance with design data approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

NOTE: The stall warning and auto slat functions of the auto throttle/speed control computer are the functions required by this AD.

b. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, add the following to the limitations section of the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual:

"TAKEOFF WARNING

The slat function of the takeoff warning system must be operative for takeoff."

c. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of modifications required by this AD.

d. Alternative modifications or other actions which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

This amendment becomes effective July 13, 1979.


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