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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Federal Register Abstract
Interphone Audio System Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-13-09_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-13-09 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 Airplanes, and KC-10A Airplanes Subject: Interphone Audio System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/27/1983 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-15 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 83-13-09 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4744 AD NUMBER: 83-13-09 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 Airplanes, and KC-10A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 27, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-13-09 R1 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4679 as amended by Amendment 39-4744. Applies to certain McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 airplanes, and all KC-10A airplanes, certified in all categories, which are listed in McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 23-46, dated May 12, 1983, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Compliance required within 30 days from the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of communication transmission capability from airplane to ground, accomplish the following: A. Modify the service and flight interphone audio system wiring in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in 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, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. 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. 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 modifications required by this AD. 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 the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. Amendment 39-4679 became effective July 18, 1983. This Amendment 39-4744 becomes effective October 27, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_83-13-09_R.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 83-13-09 R1 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 Airplanes, and KC-10A Airplanes Subject: Interphone Audio System Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/27/1983 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-15 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) 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: 83-13-09 R1 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4744 AD NUMBER: 83-13-09 R1 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 Airplanes, and KC-10A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 27, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 83-13-09 R1 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-4679 as amended by Amendment 39-4744. Applies to certain McDonnell Douglas DC-10-15 and DC-10-30 airplanes, and all KC-10A airplanes, certified in all categories, which are listed in McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 23-46, dated May 12, 1983, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Compliance required within 30 days from the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent loss of communication transmission capability from airplane to ground, accomplish the following: A. Modify the service and flight interphone audio system wiring in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in 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, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. 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. 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 modifications required by this AD. 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 the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California. Amendment 39-4679 became effective July 18, 1983. This Amendment 39-4744 becomes effective October 27, 1983. FOOTER:
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