AD 85-17-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Too narrow tolerances on outboard slat targets and sensors may cause unnecessary rejected takeoffs due to slat disagree indications.
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Required Actions
Modify the targets and sensors of the outboard slats in accordance with specified accomplishment instructions in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 27-195, Revision 1, or later approved revisions. Alternate means of compliance may be used if approved by the FAA.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required by May 1, 1988, unless previously accomplished.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and KC-10A airplanes listed in Service Bulletin 27-195, Revision 1.
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Federal Register Abstract
Outboard Slats Modification
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes Subject: Outboard Slats Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/16/1985 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| DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | DC-10-40 | DC-10-40F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 85-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5119 AD NUMBER: 85-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 16, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-17-02 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5119. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and KC-10A airplanes, certificated in any category, which are listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 27-195, Revision 1, dated March 25, 1985. Compliance required by May 1, 1988, unless previously accomplished. To minimize the potential operational hazard associated with unnecessary rejected takeoffs caused by slat disagree indications resulting from too narrow tolerances, accomplish the following: A. Modify the targets and sensors of the outboard slats in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions 2A, 2B, 2D, 2H, 2I, 2J, and 2K contained in McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 27-195, Revision 1, dated March 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 September 16, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes Subject: Outboard Slats Modification Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/16/1985 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: 85-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5119 AD NUMBER: 85-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10 and KC-10A Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 16, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-17-02 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5119. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and KC-10A airplanes, certificated in any category, which are listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 27-195, Revision 1, dated March 25, 1985. Compliance required by May 1, 1988, unless previously accomplished. To minimize the potential operational hazard associated with unnecessary rejected takeoffs caused by slat disagree indications resulting from too narrow tolerances, accomplish the following: A. Modify the targets and sensors of the outboard slats in accordance with Accomplishment Instructions 2A, 2B, 2D, 2H, 2I, 2J, and 2K contained in McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 27-195, Revision 1, dated March 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 September 16, 1985. FOOTER:
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