AD 82-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -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, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the slat control system to maintain wing slats in the extended position due to severe damage could result in loss of lift and control.
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Required Actions
Modify the leading edge slat servo system and replace outboard slat system follow-up cables per SB 27-187; install balanced pressure relief valves in hydraulic systems No. 1 and No. 3 slat extend lines per SB 27-189. Conduct visual inspections of balance spring assemblies and outboard slat follow-up cables every 4000 flight hours and functional checks of relief valves every 4000 flight hours thereafter.
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Compliance Time
on or before January 31, 1983, or in accordance with a schedule approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain Region
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and -40 series airplanes certificated in all categories
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