AD 87-04-17
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 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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