AD 83-13-09 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 Airplanes, and KC-10A Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 Airplanes, and KC-10A Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 Airplanes, and KC-10A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loss of communication transmission capability from airplane to ground
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Required Actions
Modify the service and flight interphone audio system wiring in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin No. 23-46, dated May 12, 1983, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the same office.
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Compliance Time
within 30 days from the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 airplanes listed in Service Bulletin 23-46, and all KC-10A airplanes
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