AD 86-19-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Improper operation of the right-hand forward passenger emergency exit operating handle could result in failure to open the door during an emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Modify, reidentify, and reinstall the right-hand forward door assembly and escutcheon assembly in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-339 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 the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Forward Door Assembly And Escutcheon Assembly
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-19-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-19-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes Subject: Forward Door Assembly And Escutcheon Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/02/1986 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: 86-19-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5405 AD NUMBER: 86-19-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 2, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-19-08 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5405. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To assure proper operation of the right-hand forward passenger emergency exit operating handle, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify, reidentify, and reinstall the right-hand forward door assembly and escutcheon assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-339, dated December 4, 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 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-L65 (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 October 2, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-19-08.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-19-08 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes Subject: Forward Door Assembly And Escutcheon Assembly Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/02/1986 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: 86-19-08 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5405 AD NUMBER: 86-19-08 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 2, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-19-08 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5405. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To assure proper operation of the right-hand forward passenger emergency exit operating handle, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 12 months after the effective date of this AD, modify, reidentify, and reinstall the right-hand forward door assembly and escutcheon assembly in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 25-339, dated December 4, 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 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-L65 (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 October 2, 1986. FOOTER:
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