AD 85-07-10

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes

AD Number
85-07-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
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Technical illustration of an aircraft electrical generator and wiring assembly
Problem area Electrical system

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-11 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-12 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-13 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-14 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-15 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-15F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-21 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-31 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32 (VC-9C) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32F (C-9A) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-32F (C-9B) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-33F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-34 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-34F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-41 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-51 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-81 (MD-81) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-82 (MD-82) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-83 (MD-83) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-9-87 (MD-87) Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The toilet flush motor power wire harness in the forward and aft lavatories could provide a potential ignition source.

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Required Actions

Reroute the toilet flush motor power wire harness in the forward and aft lavatories in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 24-76, dated November 7, 1984, or later revisions approved by the FAA. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) series airplanes, fuselage numbers 1 through 855

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Federal Register Abstract

Flush Power Motor In Lavatories

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AD Number:
85-07-10
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
Subject:
Flush Power Motor In Lavatories
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/13/1985
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F | DC-9-21 | DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (...Show more
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: 85-07-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5034

AD NUMBER:   85-07-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 13, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-07-10 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5034. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) series airplanes, fuselage numbers 1 through 855, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished.

To eliminate a potential ignition source from the forward and aft lavatories, accomplish the following:

A. Within 12 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), reroute the toilet flush motor power wire harness in the forward and aft lavatories in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 24-76, dated November 7, 1984, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable 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 in order to comply with the requirements of 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 the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California.

This amendment becomes effective May 13, 1985.


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AD Number:
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AD Final Rules
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes
Subject:
Flush Power Motor In Lavatories
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
05/13/1985
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-9-11 | DC-9-12 | DC-9-13 | DC-9-14 | DC-9-15 | DC-9-15F | DC-9-21 | DC-9-31 | DC-9-32 | DC-9-32 (...Show more
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: 85-07-10
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5034

AD NUMBER:   85-07-10

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9 and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective May 13, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-07-10 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5034. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9 and C-9 (Military) series airplanes, fuselage numbers 1 through 855, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished.

To eliminate a potential ignition source from the forward and aft lavatories, accomplish the following:

A. Within 12 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), reroute the toilet flush motor power wire harness in the forward and aft lavatories in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-9 Service Bulletin 24-76, dated November 7, 1984, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. Alternate means of compliance which provide an acceptable 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 in order to comply with the requirements of 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 the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 4344 Donald Douglas Drive, Long Beach, California.

This amendment becomes effective May 13, 1985.


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