AD 85-10-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The speedbrake lever may latch into either the 2/3 or full speedbrake detent position during lever retraction after landing.
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Required Actions
Replace the existing MS20470AD6 gate rivet in the speedbrake module assembly with a 4932183-3F034 corrosion-resistant steel rivet within two years after the effective date of this AD. Follow instructions in Chapter 27-62-01, Item 6, of the DC-10 Component Maintenance Manual dated August 1, 1982, or later revisions.
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Compliance Time
within two years after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and KC-10A series airplanes, fuselage numbers 1 through 370, certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Speedbrake Module Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes Subject: Speedbrake Module Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/24/1985 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-10F | DC-10-15 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 | DC-10-40F 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: 85-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5065 AD NUMBER: 85-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 24, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-10-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5065. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and KC-10A series airplanes, fuselage numbers 1 through 370, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the speedbrake lever from latching into either the 2/3 or full speedbrake detent position during lever retraction after landing, accomplish the following: A. Within two years after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing MS20470AD6 gate rivet in the speedbrake module assembly with a 4932183-3F034 corrosion-resistant steel rivet in accordance with the instructions in Chapter 27-62-01, Item 6, of the DC-10 Component Maintenance Manual, dated August 1, 1982, or later revisions. 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 June 24, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-10-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-10-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes Subject: Speedbrake Module Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/24/1985 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-10 | DC-10-10F | DC-10-15 | DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 | DC-10-40F 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: 85-10-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5065 AD NUMBER: 85-10-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 24, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-10-03 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5065. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and KC-10A series airplanes, fuselage numbers 1 through 370, certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent the speedbrake lever from latching into either the 2/3 or full speedbrake detent position during lever retraction after landing, accomplish the following: A. Within two years after the effective date of this AD, replace the existing MS20470AD6 gate rivet in the speedbrake module assembly with a 4932183-3F034 corrosion-resistant steel rivet in accordance with the instructions in Chapter 27-62-01, Item 6, of the DC-10 Component Maintenance Manual, dated August 1, 1982, or later revisions. 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 June 24, 1985. FOOTER:
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