AD 82-27-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series 70 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series 70 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series 70 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Moisture freezing in the pitot lines in the turbo-compressor compartment may result in inaccurate airspeed information.
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Required Actions
Install pitot line strip heaters in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A30-39, Revision 1, dated October 21, 1982, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. Special flight permits may be issued to operate airplanes to a base for compliance. Alternate means of compliance may be used with approval.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series 70 airplanes modified by Camma Corp. STC SA1343NM installing air cycle air conditioning systems.
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Federal Register Abstract
Pitot Line Strip Heaters
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-27-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-27-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series 70 Airplanes Subject: Pitot Line Strip Heaters Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/03/1983 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Boeing Company Model: DC-8-71 | DC-8-72 | DC-8-73 Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185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: 82-27-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4526 AD NUMBER: 82-27-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series 70 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 3, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-27-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4526. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series 70 airplanes as modified by Camma Corp. STC SA1343NM which installs air cycle air conditioning systems. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent moisture from freezing in the pitot lines in the turbo-compressor compartment which may result in inaccurate airspeed information, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, install pitot line strip heaters in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A30-39, Revision 1, dated October 21, 1982, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The FAA, Director of Flight Operations has authorized an extension to the pitot heat monitoring system requirements of FAR 121.342(b) to April 12, 1983, for these airplanes. B. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. C. 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. 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 Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California 90808. This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-27-04.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-27-04 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series 70 Airplanes Subject: Pitot Line Strip Heaters Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/03/1983 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: 82-27-04 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4526 AD NUMBER: 82-27-04 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series 70 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 3, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-27-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4526. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series 70 airplanes as modified by Camma Corp. STC SA1343NM which installs air cycle air conditioning systems. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent moisture from freezing in the pitot lines in the turbo-compressor compartment which may result in inaccurate airspeed information, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, install pitot line strip heaters in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Alert Service Bulletin A30-39, Revision 1, dated October 21, 1982, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. NOTE: The FAA, Director of Flight Operations has authorized an extension to the pitot heat monitoring system requirements of FAR 121.342(b) to April 12, 1983, for these airplanes. B. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base in order to comply with the requirements of this AD. C. 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. 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 Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California 90808. This amendment becomes effective January 3, 1983. FOOTER:
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