AD 82-10-04

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes

AD Number
82-10-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-31 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32 (VC-9C) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32F (C-9A) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32F (C-9B) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-33F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-34 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-34F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-51 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loss of ability to trim the aircraft by use of the primary longitudinal trim system due to failure of the horizontal stabilizer alternate longitudinal trim motor (P/N D1775) with specific serial numbers listed in Service Bulletin A27-234.

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Required Actions

Determine the serial number of the horizontal stabilizer alternate longitudinal trim motor (P/N D1775) via visual examination or maintenance records. Replace the motor if its serial number is listed in table of item #2 in Service Bulletin A27-234. Alternative means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.

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Compliance Time

within 90 days unless already accomplished

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas DC-9, series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B airplanes with factory serial numbers listed in Service Bulletin A27-234.

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Federal Register Abstract

Longitudinal Trim System

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AD Number:
82-10-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
Subject:
Longitudinal Trim System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/18/1982
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | DC-9-32F | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | DC-9-33F | DC-9...Show more
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-10-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4378

AD NUMBER:   82-10-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 18, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-10-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4378. Applies to McDonnell Douglas DC-9, series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B airplanes certificated in all categories, with factory serial numbers listed in Service Bulletin A27-234. Compliance required within 90 days unless already accomplished.

To prevent loss of ability to trim the aircraft by use of the primary longitudinal trim system, accomplish the following:

A. Determine serial number of horizontal stabilizer alternate longitudinal trim motor P/N D1775 by visual examination of motor or from aircraft maintenance records.

B. Replace trim motor if serial number is listed in table of item #2 in Service Bulletin A27-234.

NOTE: Service Bulletin A27-234 contains recommended procedures for gaining access to the horizontal stabilizer alternate longitudinal trim motor, and for checkout of the trim system subsequent to replacement of the motor.

C. Alternative means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain 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 Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168; or Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California 90808.

This Amendment becomes effective May 18, 1982.


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AD Number:
82-10-04
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes
Subject:
Longitudinal Trim System
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/18/1982
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | DC-9-32F | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | DC-9-33F | DC-9...Show more
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:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 82-10-04
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4378

AD NUMBER:   82-10-04

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, Series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 18, 1982.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
82-10-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4378. Applies to McDonnell Douglas DC-9, series 30, 50, 80 and C-9B airplanes certificated in all categories, with factory serial numbers listed in Service Bulletin A27-234. Compliance required within 90 days unless already accomplished.

To prevent loss of ability to trim the aircraft by use of the primary longitudinal trim system, accomplish the following:

A. Determine serial number of horizontal stabilizer alternate longitudinal trim motor P/N D1775 by visual examination of motor or from aircraft maintenance records.

B. Replace trim motor if serial number is listed in table of item #2 in Service Bulletin A27-234.

NOTE: Service Bulletin A27-234 contains recommended procedures for gaining access to the horizontal stabilizer alternate longitudinal trim motor, and for checkout of the trim system subsequent to replacement of the motor.

C. Alternative means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Chief, Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, FAA Northwest Mountain 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 Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168; or Los Angeles Area Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California 90808.

This Amendment becomes effective May 18, 1982.


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