AD 80-03-10

final rule

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

AD Number
80-03-10
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, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Complete failure of the stall warning function

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Required Actions

Install two auto throttle/speed control computers receiving information from both outboard wing slat groups and other inputs; install a stick shaker at the First Officer's position, with both stick shakers actuated by either computer using approved design data.

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Compliance Time

On or before 210 days after the effective date of this AD

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Affected Aircraft

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

AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.

Federal Register Abstract

Stall Warning Function

Applicability Source Text

Show captured applicability text from the source AD
AD Final Rules - DRS_80-03-10.html
Copy URL
Print/Save as PDF
Document Versions
 Feedback
Details
AD Number:
80-03-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Stall Warning Function
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/21/1980
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: 80-03-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3673

AD NUMBER:   80-03-10

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 21, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-03-10 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3673. Applies to Model DC-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 series airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To reduce the probability of complete failure of the stall warning function, accomplish the following:

(a) On or before 210 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:

1. Install two (2) auto throttle/speed control computers, each of which receives information from the positions of both outboard wing slat groups, in addition to other previously required inputs, in accordance with design data approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

2. Install a stick shaker at the First Officer's position, in addition to that previously required at the Captain's position, with both stick shakers actuated by either auto throttle/speed control computer in accordance with design data approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(b) 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.

(c) Alternative inspections, 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 February 21, 1980.


FOOTER:

Document Text

Show stored source text (verify against official source)
AD Final Rules - DRS_80-03-10.html
Copy URL
Print/Save as PDF
Document Versions
 Feedback
Details
AD Number:
80-03-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Stall Warning Function
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/21/1980
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: 80-03-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3673

AD NUMBER:   80-03-10

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 21, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-03-10 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-3673. Applies to Model DC-10, -10F, -30, -30F, -40 series airplanes certificated in all categories.

Compliance is required as indicated.

To reduce the probability of complete failure of the stall warning function, accomplish the following:

(a) On or before 210 days after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:

1. Install two (2) auto throttle/speed control computers, each of which receives information from the positions of both outboard wing slat groups, in addition to other previously required inputs, in accordance with design data approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

2. Install a stick shaker at the First Officer's position, in addition to that previously required at the Captain's position, with both stick shakers actuated by either auto throttle/speed control computer in accordance with design data approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

(b) 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.

(c) Alternative inspections, 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 February 21, 1980.


FOOTER:

Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.