AD 85-22-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | A300 B2-1A | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | A300 B2-1C | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | A300 B2-203 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | A300 B2K-3C | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | A300 B4-103 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | A300 B4-203 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | A300 B4-2C | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
| aircraft | Airbus | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series |
Unsafe Condition
Potential failures of fire extinguishing containers, part number 895240, to discharge on command due to manufacturing or rework between June 20, 1985, and December 31, 1985, without a '-R' suffix in the serial number.
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Required Actions
Determine the date of manufacture or rework of each fire extinguisher container per McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Alert Service Bulletin A26-41. Remove and replace containers manufactured or reworked between June 20, 1985, and December 31, 1985, without a '-R' suffix before further flight, unless using a disc from non-Lot 006. Prohibit installation of such containers without '-R' suffix post-AD effective date.
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Compliance Time
Within fifteen (15) days after the effective date (November 4, 1985) if both containers in an engine position were replaced since June 20, 1985; within thirty (30) days for single replacements since that date. Removal and replacement must be before further flight if the '-R' suffix is missing and disc is from Lot 006.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Models DC-10-10, -15, -30, KC-10A (Military) series and Airbus A300 series equipped with Walter Kidde fire extinguishing containers, part number 895240.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fire Extinguishing Containers
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-22-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-22-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series Subject: Fire Extinguishing Containers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/04/1985 Make: Airbus | The Boeing Company Model: A300 B2-1A | A300 B2-1C | A300 B2-203 | A300 B2K-3C | A300 B4-103 | A300 B4-203 | A300 B4-2C | DC-10...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: 85-22-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5154 AD NUMBER: 85-22-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 4, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-22-03 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5154. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, and to Airbus Industrie Model A300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Walter Kidde fire extinguishing containers, part number (P/N) 895240. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To preclude potential failures of fire extinguishing containers, P/N 895240, to discharge on command, accomplish the following unless already accomplished: A. Within fifteen (15) days after the effective date of this AD, if both fire extinguisher containers in any one engine position have been replaced since June 20, 1985, determine the date of manufacture or rework of each fire extinguisher container (Walter Kidde P/N 895240) in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Alert Service Bulletin A26-41, dated September 12, 1985, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. If any one fire extinguisher container (Walter Kidde P/N 895240) has been replaced since June 20, 1985, accomplish the determination specified in paragraph A., above, within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this AD. C. If the determination made pursuant to paragraph A. or B., above, establishes that any fire extinguisher container (Walter Kidde P/N 895240) was manufactured or reworked between June 20, 1985, and December 31, 1985, and there is not a "-R" after the serial number of the fire extinguisher container, before further flight, remove the fire extinguisher container and replace it with a serviceable unit, unless it is determined that the container was manufactured or reworked using a disc from other than Lot Number 006. D. After the effective date of this AD, no fire extinguisher container (Walter Kidde P/N 895240) manufactured or reworked between June 20, 1985, and December 31, 1985, may be installed unless there is a "-R" after the serial number of the fire extinguisher container. E. 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. F. 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. 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 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 November 4, 1985. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-22-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 85-22-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series Subject: Fire Extinguishing Containers Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/04/1985 Make: Airbus | The Boeing Company Model: A300 B2-1A | A300 B2-1C | A300 B2-203 | A300 B2K-3C | A300 B4-103 | A300 B4-203 | A300 B4-2C | DC-10...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: 85-22-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5154 AD NUMBER: 85-22-03 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS MODELS DC-10-10, -15, -30, And KC-10A (Military) Series ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 4, 1985. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 85-22-03 McDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5154. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, and to Airbus Industrie Model A300 series airplanes, certificated in any category, equipped with Walter Kidde fire extinguishing containers, part number (P/N) 895240. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To preclude potential failures of fire extinguishing containers, P/N 895240, to discharge on command, accomplish the following unless already accomplished: A. Within fifteen (15) days after the effective date of this AD, if both fire extinguisher containers in any one engine position have been replaced since June 20, 1985, determine the date of manufacture or rework of each fire extinguisher container (Walter Kidde P/N 895240) in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Alert Service Bulletin A26-41, dated September 12, 1985, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. B. If any one fire extinguisher container (Walter Kidde P/N 895240) has been replaced since June 20, 1985, accomplish the determination specified in paragraph A., above, within thirty (30) days after the effective date of this AD. C. If the determination made pursuant to paragraph A. or B., above, establishes that any fire extinguisher container (Walter Kidde P/N 895240) was manufactured or reworked between June 20, 1985, and December 31, 1985, and there is not a "-R" after the serial number of the fire extinguisher container, before further flight, remove the fire extinguisher container and replace it with a serviceable unit, unless it is determined that the container was manufactured or reworked using a disc from other than Lot Number 006. D. After the effective date of this AD, no fire extinguisher container (Walter Kidde P/N 895240) manufactured or reworked between June 20, 1985, and December 31, 1985, may be installed unless there is a "-R" after the serial number of the fire extinguisher container. E. 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. F. 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. 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 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 November 4, 1985. FOOTER:
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