AD 87-11-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series \\nAirplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Pylon separation due to broken pylon aft clevis fitting attach bolts.
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Required Actions
Within 30 days after the effective date and thereafter every 180 days, inspect the pylon aft clevis fitting attach bolts per Service Bulletin A57-106. If broken bolts are found, replace all four bolts with new ones before further flight. Replace all four bolts with stress-corrosion resistant Inconel and/or multi-phase bolts per the same service bulletin to terminate inspections.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 180 days
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Federal Register Abstract
Pylon Bolts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-11-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-11-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military...Show more Subject: Pylon Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/15/1987 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 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-11-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5633 AD NUMBER: 87-11-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 15, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-11-10 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5633. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To prevent pylon separation due to broken pylon aft clevis fitting attach bolts, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 180 days, accomplish the following: 1. Inspect the pylon aft clevis fitting attach bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A57-106, dated March 23, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision. 2. If broken bolts are found, before further flight replace all four bolts with new bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A57-106, dated March 23, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision. B. Replacement of all four of the aft clevis fitting H-11 steel attach bolts in a pylon with stress-corrosion resistant Inconel and/or multi-phase bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A57-106, dated March 23, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision, constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraph A., above. 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. 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 information 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). This information 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, 39-5633, becomes effective June 15, 1987. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_87-11-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 87-11-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military...Show more Subject: Pylon Bolts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/15/1987 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 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: Updated RGL applicability to match AD applicability; CAR C-11-185 AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 87-11-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5633 AD NUMBER: 87-11-10 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 15, 1987. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 87-11-10 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5633. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, -40 and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, certificated in any category. Compliance required as indicated unless previously accomplished. To prevent pylon separation due to broken pylon aft clevis fitting attach bolts, accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 180 days, accomplish the following: 1. Inspect the pylon aft clevis fitting attach bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A57-106, dated March 23, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision. 2. If broken bolts are found, before further flight replace all four bolts with new bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A57-106, dated March 23, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision. B. Replacement of all four of the aft clevis fitting H-11 steel attach bolts in a pylon with stress-corrosion resistant Inconel and/or multi-phase bolts in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A57-106, dated March 23, 1987, or later FAA-approved revision, constitutes terminating action for the inspections required by paragraph A., above. 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. 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 information 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). This information 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, 39-5633, becomes effective June 15, 1987. FOOTER:
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