AD 86-10-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-13 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-14 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-15F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32 (VC-9C) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9A) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-32F (C-9B) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-33F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-34F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-81 (MD-81) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-82 (MD-82) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-83 (MD-83) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-9-87 (MD-87) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-88 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inability to discharge the emergency engine fire extinguishing agent when necessary due to improper installation position of the emergency engine fire shutoff switch cams.
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Required Actions
Conduct a one-time visual inspection of the emergency engine fire shutoff switch cams for proper installation position and reposition the cams if necessary, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Corporation Alert Service Bulletin A76-43 or later FAA-approved revisions. Special flight permits may be used to operate airplanes to a base for compliance.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 calendar days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) series airplanes certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Inspect Engine Fire Shutoff Switch Cams
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-10-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-10-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes Subject: Inspect Engine Fire Shutoff Switch Cams Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/09/1986 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: 86-10-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5319 AD NUMBER: 86-10-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 9, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-10-09 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5319. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent inability to discharge the emergency engine fire extinguishing agent when necessary, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 calendar days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, conduct a one time visual inspection of the emergency engine fire shutoff switch cams for proper installation position, and reposition the cams, if necessary, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Corporation Alert Service Bulletin A76-43, dated April 14, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions. B. 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 inspection or repositioning requirements of this AD. C. 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. D. Upon the request of an operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, may adjust the inspection times specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of that operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the change for that operator. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service 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 9, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-10-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-10-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes Subject: Inspect Engine Fire Shutoff Switch Cams Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/09/1986 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: 86-10-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5319 AD NUMBER: 86-10-09 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 9, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-10-09 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5319. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-9, MD-80, and C-9 (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent inability to discharge the emergency engine fire extinguishing agent when necessary, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 calendar days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive, conduct a one time visual inspection of the emergency engine fire shutoff switch cams for proper installation position, and reposition the cams, if necessary, in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Corporation Alert Service Bulletin A76-43, dated April 14, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions. B. 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 inspection or repositioning requirements of this AD. C. 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. D. Upon the request of an operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, may adjust the inspection times specified in this AD to permit compliance at an established inspection period of that operator if the request contains substantiating data to justify the change for that operator. All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service 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 9, 1986. FOOTER:
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