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AD Number:
83-02-07
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Thrust Reverser
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
02/07/1983
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 83-02-07
CITATION:   This information is not available.

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DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4545

AD NUMBER:   83-02-07

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective February 7, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
83-02-07 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4545. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-70 series airplanes, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent possible loss of the thrust reverser from the aircraft, accomplish the following:

A. Within 300 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD, gain access to the thrust reverser hinge attach bolts, remove bolts and inspect for proper installation of countersunk washers and re-install or replace, if necessary, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in McDonnell Douglas DC-8-70 Alert Service Bulletin A54-83, Revision 1, dated December 2, 1982, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. 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 inspection/modifications required by 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, Seattle, Washington or Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California.

This amendment becomes effective February 7, 1983.


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