AD 79-15-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Final Rules - DRS_79-15-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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| DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-15-05.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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