AD 85-14-09

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes

AD Number
85-14-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-15 Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30 Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40 Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40F Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the lavatory waste containers to contain fire could result in fire propagation in the airplane.

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Required Actions

Modify H/J type lavatory waste containers per McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-330 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 18 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 series airplanes, certificated in any category, including 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.

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Federal Register Abstract

Lavatory Waste Containers

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AD Number:
85-14-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Lavatory Waste Containers
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/16/1985
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Superseded AD: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: 85-14-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5096

AD NUMBER:   85-14-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 16, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-14-09 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5096. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To assure the fire containment capability of the lavatory waste containers, accomplish the following:

A. Within 18 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), modify the H/J type lavatory waste containers in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-330, January 25, 1985, 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 August 16, 1985.


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AD Number:
85-14-09
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AD Final Rules
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Lavatory Waste Containers
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
08/16/1985
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: 85-14-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5096

AD NUMBER:   85-14-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; McDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective August 16, 1985.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-14-09 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5096. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To assure the fire containment capability of the lavatory waste containers, accomplish the following:

A. Within 18 months after the effective date of this airworthiness directive (AD), modify the H/J type lavatory waste containers in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-330, January 25, 1985, 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 August 16, 1985.


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