AD 87-04-17

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

AD Number
87-04-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
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Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplane
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-10F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplane
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-15 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplane
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-30 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplane
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 Airplane
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40 Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplane
aircraft The Boeing Company DC-10-40F Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplane

Unsafe Condition

Failure of engine No. 2 aft fuselage mounted fuel fire shutoff valve, engine No. 1, 2, and 3 wing spar mounted fuel fire shutoff valves could result in loss of fuel shutoff and fire extinguishing capabilities.

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Required Actions

Modify and reidentify engine No. 2 aft fuselage mounted fuel fire shutoff valve per Service Bulletin 28-168. Modify, reidentify, and rotate engine No. 1 and 2 wing spar valves, and modify and reidentify engine No. 3 wing spar valves per Service Bulletin 28-55, Rev 3. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

within the next eighteen (18) months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

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

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Federal Register Abstract

Fuel Fire Shutoff Valves

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AD Number:
87-04-17
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplane
Subject:
Fuel Fire Shutoff Valves
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/13/1987
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: 87-04-17
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5545

AD NUMBER:   87-04-17

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 13, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-04-17 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5545. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. To prevent loss of fuel shutoff and fire extinguishing capabilities, accomplish the following within the next eighteen (18) months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:

A. Modify and reidentify engine No. 2 aft fuselage mounted fuel fire shutoff valve in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10/KC-10A Service Bulletin 28-168, dated April 16, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. Modify, reidentify, and rotate engine No. 1 and engine No. 2 wing spar mounted fuel fire shutoff valves, and modify and reidentify engine No. 3 wing spar mounted fuel fire shutoff valves, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 28-55, Revision 3, dated December 19, 1980, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

C. An alternate means of compliance with this AD which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a base for accomplishment of 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, C1-750 (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 supersedes AD 86-09-10, Amendment 39-5305, and AD 86-16-08, Amendment 39-5375.

This Amendment, 39-5545, becomes effective March 13, 1987.


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AD Number:
87-04-17
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplane
Subject:
Fuel Fire Shutoff Valves
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
03/13/1987
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: 87-04-17
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5545

AD NUMBER:   87-04-17

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective March 13, 1987.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
87-04-17 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5545. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. To prevent loss of fuel shutoff and fire extinguishing capabilities, accomplish the following within the next eighteen (18) months after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished:

A. Modify and reidentify engine No. 2 aft fuselage mounted fuel fire shutoff valve in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10/KC-10A Service Bulletin 28-168, dated April 16, 1986, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. Modify, reidentify, and rotate engine No. 1 and engine No. 2 wing spar mounted fuel fire shutoff valves, and modify and reidentify engine No. 3 wing spar mounted fuel fire shutoff valves, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 28-55, Revision 3, dated December 19, 1980, or later revisions approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

C. An alternate means of compliance with this AD which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

D. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a base for accomplishment of 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, C1-750 (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 supersedes AD 86-09-10, Amendment 39-5305, and AD 86-16-08, Amendment 39-5375.

This Amendment, 39-5545, becomes effective March 13, 1987.


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