AD 81-10-06
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
Improper deployment of No. 3 door slide or slide/raft assemblies could occur due to unaddressed design or operational issues.
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Required Actions
Modify affected evacuation system assemblies and container assembly Douglas P/N AWD7446-503 in accordance with Part 2 of Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-278 dated March 7, 1980. Compliance may use alternate methods approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office.
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Compliance Time
At the next slide or slide/raft assembly overhaul after the effective date of this AD, but in no case exceeding three years from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and -40 series airplanes with specified slide or slide/raft assemblies from Sargent Industries, Pico Division or Air Cruisers Company at the No. 3 door
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Federal Register Abstract
Slide/Raft Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-10-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-10-06 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: Slide/Raft Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/12/1981 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: 81-10-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4109 AD NUMBER: 81-10-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 12, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-10-06 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4109. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 series airplanes certificated in all categories utilizing the following slide or slide/raft assemblies at the No. 3 door: Manufacturer Part No. Left-Hand Door Sargent Industries, Pico Division 5LD230500-112 5LD230500-114 5WD230500-101 5WD230500-101 (DAW95) 5WD230500-201 5WD230500-201 (DAW95) 5WD230500-401 5WD230500-401 (DAW95) Air Cruisers Company 24D29220-3 24D30051-11 24D30051-11 (DAW98) 24D30051-13 (DAW98) 24D30051-51 24D30051-53 (DAW98) 24D30051-91 Right-Hand Door Sargent Industries, Pico Division 5LD230600-112 5LD230600-114 5WD230600-101 5WD230600-101 (DAW95) 5WD230600-201 5WD230600-201 (DAW95) 5WD230600-401 5WD230600-401 (DAW95) Air Cruisers Company 24D29220-4 24D30051-21 24D30051-21 (DAW98) 24D30051-23 (DAW98) 24D30051-61 24D30051-63 (DAW98) 24D30051-101 Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent improper deployment of No. 3 door slide or slide/raft, accomplish the following: At the next slide or slide/raft assembly overhaul after the effective date of this AD, but in no case exceeding three years from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the affected evacuation system assemblies and container assembly, Douglas P/N AWD7446-503, in accordance with Part 2 of Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-278 dated March 7, 1980. Alternate methods of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, 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). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director, Publications and Training, C1-750 (54-60). These documents also may be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108, or 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90261, Room 6W14. This amendment becomes effective June 12, 1981. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_81-10-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 81-10-06 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: Slide/Raft Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/12/1981 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: 81-10-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4109 AD NUMBER: 81-10-06 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 12, 1981. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 81-10-06 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4109. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 series airplanes certificated in all categories utilizing the following slide or slide/raft assemblies at the No. 3 door: Manufacturer Part No. Left-Hand Door Sargent Industries, Pico Division 5LD230500-112 5LD230500-114 5WD230500-101 5WD230500-101 (DAW95) 5WD230500-201 5WD230500-201 (DAW95) 5WD230500-401 5WD230500-401 (DAW95) Air Cruisers Company 24D29220-3 24D30051-11 24D30051-11 (DAW98) 24D30051-13 (DAW98) 24D30051-51 24D30051-53 (DAW98) 24D30051-91 Right-Hand Door Sargent Industries, Pico Division 5LD230600-112 5LD230600-114 5WD230600-101 5WD230600-101 (DAW95) 5WD230600-201 5WD230600-201 (DAW95) 5WD230600-401 5WD230600-401 (DAW95) Air Cruisers Company 24D29220-4 24D30051-21 24D30051-21 (DAW98) 24D30051-23 (DAW98) 24D30051-61 24D30051-63 (DAW98) 24D30051-101 Compliance is required as indicated unless already accomplished. To prevent improper deployment of No. 3 door slide or slide/raft, accomplish the following: At the next slide or slide/raft assembly overhaul after the effective date of this AD, but in no case exceeding three years from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the affected evacuation system assemblies and container assembly, Douglas P/N AWD7446-503, in accordance with Part 2 of Douglas Service Bulletin No. 25-278 dated March 7, 1980. Alternate methods of compliance may be used when approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, 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). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director, Publications and Training, C1-750 (54-60). These documents also may be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108, or 15000 Aviation Boulevard, Hawthorne, California 90261, Room 6W14. This amendment becomes effective June 12, 1981. FOOTER:
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