AD 86-19-09

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes

AD Number
86-19-09
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-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-15 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -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, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Potential fuel feed line failures and resulting unusable fuel or fuel imbalance.

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Required Actions

Complete modifications and installations per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletins 28-140, Rev 1 and 28-163, Rev 1 (or later approved revisions).

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Compliance Time

Within the next 18 months or 4500 flight hours, whichever occurs first after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

SB 28-140 And SB 28-163

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AD Number:
86-19-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
Subject:
SB 28-140 And SB 28-163
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: 86-19-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5403

AD NUMBER:   86-19-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 2, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-19-09 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5403. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude potential fuel feed line failures and resulting unusable fuel or fuel imbalance, complete the following:

A. Within the next eighteen (18) months, or 4500 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, complete the modifications and installations in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 28-140, Revision 1, dated October 16, 1985, and Service Bulletin 28-163, Revision 1, dated July 18, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

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 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.

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.


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AD Number:
86-19-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
Subject:
SB 28-140 And SB 28-163
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: 86-19-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5403

AD NUMBER:   86-19-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective October 2, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
86-19-09 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5403. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, and -40 and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To preclude potential fuel feed line failures and resulting unusable fuel or fuel imbalance, complete the following:

A. Within the next eighteen (18) months, or 4500 flight hours, whichever occurs first, after the effective date of this AD, complete the modifications and installations in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 28-140, Revision 1, dated October 16, 1985, and Service Bulletin 28-163, Revision 1, dated July 18, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

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 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.

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.


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