AD 82-18-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Presence of metallic particles on the magnetic portion of the starter drain plug indicates starter output shaft bearing distress in Airesearch engine starters with part number 3505154-18-1 series.
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Required Actions
Inspect the magnetic portion of each starter drain plug for metallic particles. Clean or replace the starter based on contamination level: reservice with clean oil if light metal particles and transparent oil, replace if oil is black/burnt or excessive metal particles. Install P/N 3505154-19-1 series or later starters to terminate inspections.
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Compliance Time
within 20 flight hours after receipt of this AD, and at intervals not to exceed 20 flight hours thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71, DC-8-72, DC-8-73 airplanes with part number 3505154-18-1 series Airesearch engine starters installed
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Federal Register Abstract
Airesearch Engine Starters Installed
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-18-51.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-18-51 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes Subject: Airesearch Engine Starters Installed Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/23/1982 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-8-71 | DC-8-72 | DC-8-73 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 82-18-51 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4499 AD NUMBER: 82-18-51 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 23, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-18-51 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4499. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-70 series airplanes with P/N 3505154-18-1 series Airesearch engine starters installed, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 20 flight hours after receipt of this AD, and at intervals not to exceed 20 flight hours thereafter. To detect starter output shaft bearing distress, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A) Remove the magnetic portion (knurled knob, bayonet type, quick disconnect) of each starter drain plug and check for the presence of metallic particles. The following action shall be taken when the degree of contamination has been determined: 1) A plug that is clean or having light fuzz is normal and acceptable. Clean plug as necessary, reinstall, and continue starter operation. 2) If light metal particle accumulation is observed on the magnetic portion of the plug, drain the starter oil and observe color and odor of the oil. a) If the oil is transparent, reservice the starter with clean oil, clean the drain plug, reinstall, and continue starter operation. If metal is again observed at any subsequent inspection, replace the starter with a serviceable unit. b) If the oil is black, or has a burnt smell, replace the starter with a serviceable unit. 3) If metal accumulation in excess of that defined in 2), above, is observed on the magnetic portion of the drain plug, replace the starter with a serviceable unit. B) When a P/N 3505154-19-1 series or subsequent approved P/N starter is installed, inspection per this AD is terminated. 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 inspections and repairs required for the purposes of this AD when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D) Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. This amendment becomes effective November 23, 1982, and was effective earlier to those recipients of Telegraphic AD T82-18-51 dated August 31, 1982. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-18-51.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-18-51 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes Subject: Airesearch Engine Starters Installed Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/23/1982 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-8-71 | DC-8-72 | DC-8-73 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: 82-18-51 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4499 AD NUMBER: 82-18-51 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 23, 1982. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-18-51 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4499. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-70 series airplanes with P/N 3505154-18-1 series Airesearch engine starters installed, certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 20 flight hours after receipt of this AD, and at intervals not to exceed 20 flight hours thereafter. To detect starter output shaft bearing distress, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A) Remove the magnetic portion (knurled knob, bayonet type, quick disconnect) of each starter drain plug and check for the presence of metallic particles. The following action shall be taken when the degree of contamination has been determined: 1) A plug that is clean or having light fuzz is normal and acceptable. Clean plug as necessary, reinstall, and continue starter operation. 2) If light metal particle accumulation is observed on the magnetic portion of the plug, drain the starter oil and observe color and odor of the oil. a) If the oil is transparent, reservice the starter with clean oil, clean the drain plug, reinstall, and continue starter operation. If metal is again observed at any subsequent inspection, replace the starter with a serviceable unit. b) If the oil is black, or has a burnt smell, replace the starter with a serviceable unit. 3) If metal accumulation in excess of that defined in 2), above, is observed on the magnetic portion of the drain plug, replace the starter with a serviceable unit. B) When a P/N 3505154-19-1 series or subsequent approved P/N starter is installed, inspection per this AD is terminated. 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 inspections and repairs required for the purposes of this AD when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. D) Alternate means of compliance which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. This amendment becomes effective November 23, 1982, and was effective earlier to those recipients of Telegraphic AD T82-18-51 dated August 31, 1982. FOOTER:
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