AD 89-20-09 R1

final rule

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

AD Number
89-20-09 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
89-NM-79-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The incorrect part number of electrical connector sockets on auxiliary hydraulic pumps 1 and 2 could result in loss of the use of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps.

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Required Actions

Inspect auxiliary hydraulic pumps 1 and 2 to determine if correct electrical connector sockets are installed within 30 days after the effective date. Replace incorrect sockets with P/N DC65-8S sockets prior to further flight. Submit a report of findings within 15 days after the inspection.

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Compliance Time

within 30 days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD)

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Affected Aircraft

Model DC-10-30 and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A29-127, dated March 3, 1989.

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Federal Register Abstract

Auxiliary Hydraulic Pumps

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AD Number:
89-20-09 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-NM-79-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-30 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
Subject:
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pumps
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/03/1989
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10)
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Superseded AD: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Superseded By: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: 89-20-09 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-NM-79-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6383

AD NUMBER:   89-20-09 R1

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 3, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-20-09 R1 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-6328 as corrected by Amendment 39-6383. Docket No. 89-NM-79-AD.

Applicability: Model DC-10-30 and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A29-127, dated March 3, 1989, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the loss of the use of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps, accomplish the following:

A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), inspect auxiliary hydraulic pumps 1 and 2 to determine if the correct electrical connector sockets are installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A29-127, dated March 3, 1989. Any sockets detected which have the incorrect part number must be replaced, prior to further flight, with P/N DC65-8S sockets, in accordance with the service bulletin.

B. Within 15 days after inspection required by paragraph A., above, submit a report of findings, positive or negative, to the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Attention: ANM-108L, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425.

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

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 1771, Long Beach, California 90801, Attn: Manager, Warranty 73-44 (DC-10 Service Bulletin A-29-127). These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California.

This AD corrects AD 89-20-09 (Amendment 39-6328) which became effective on October 30, 1989.

This amendment (39-6383, AD 89-20-09 R1) becomes effective on November 3, 1989.


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AD Number:
89-20-09 R1
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-NM-79-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-30 and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes
Subject:
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pumps
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/03/1989
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
DC-10-30 | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10)
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: 89-20-09 R1
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-NM-79-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6383

AD NUMBER:   89-20-09 R1

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

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 3, 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-20-09 R1 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-6328 as corrected by Amendment 39-6383. Docket No. 89-NM-79-AD.

Applicability: Model DC-10-30 and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A29-127, dated March 3, 1989, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent the loss of the use of the auxiliary hydraulic pumps, accomplish the following:

A. Within 30 days after the effective date of this Airworthiness Directive (AD), inspect auxiliary hydraulic pumps 1 and 2 to determine if the correct electrical connector sockets are installed, in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin A29-127, dated March 3, 1989. Any sockets detected which have the incorrect part number must be replaced, prior to further flight, with P/N DC65-8S sockets, in accordance with the service bulletin.

B. Within 15 days after inspection required by paragraph A., above, submit a report of findings, positive or negative, to the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, Attention: ANM-108L, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California 90806-2425.

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

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who will either concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office.

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 documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to McDonnell Douglas Aircraft Company, P.O. Box 1771, Long Beach, California 90801, Attn: Manager, Warranty 73-44 (DC-10 Service Bulletin A-29-127). These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California.

This AD corrects AD 89-20-09 (Amendment 39-6328) which became effective on October 30, 1989.

This amendment (39-6383, AD 89-20-09 R1) becomes effective on November 3, 1989.


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