AD 91-15-22
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-40 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel line and engine fuel shutoff cable damage and possible fire caused by an uncontained engine failure.
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Required Actions
Replace the fuel line shield on the left side of the number 2 engine bellmouth panel, install an additional plate as applicable, and comply with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 71-154. Alternative methods or compliance time adjustments require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
Within one year after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-40 series airplanes listed in Service Bulletin 71-154, dated January 18, 1991.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Bellmouth Panel
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-15-22.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-15-22 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-18-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-40 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Bellmouth Panel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/09/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: DC-10-40 | DC-10-40F Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 91-15-22 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-18-AD AMENDMENT: 39-7087 AD NUMBER: 91-15-22 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 9, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-15-22 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-7087. Docket No. 91-NM-18-AD. Applicability: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-40 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 71-154, dated January 18, 1991, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fuel line and engine fuel shutoff cable damage and possible fire caused by an uncontained engine failure, accomplish the following: A. Within one year after the effective date of this AD, replace the fuel line shield on the left side of the number 2 engine bellmouth panel, and install an additional plate, as applicable, in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 71-154, dated January 18, 1991. B. An alternative method 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 (AC0), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. C. 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. D. The replacement and installation requirements shall be done in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 71-154, dated January 18, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: DC-10 Technical Publications, Technical Administrative Support C1-L5B. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Renton, Washington; or at the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-7087, AD 91-15-22) becomes effective on September 9, 1991. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_91-15-22.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 91-15-22 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-18-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-40 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Bellmouth Panel Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/09/1991 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 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: 91-15-22 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-18-AD AMENDMENT: 39-7087 AD NUMBER: 91-15-22 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-40 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 9, 1991. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 91-15-22 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-7087. Docket No. 91-NM-18-AD. Applicability: McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-40 series airplanes, as listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 71-154, dated January 18, 1991, certificated in any category. Compliance: Required as indicated, unless previously accomplished. To prevent fuel line and engine fuel shutoff cable damage and possible fire caused by an uncontained engine failure, accomplish the following: A. Within one year after the effective date of this AD, replace the fuel line shield on the left side of the number 2 engine bellmouth panel, and install an additional plate, as applicable, in accordance with the accomplishment instructions of McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 71-154, dated January 18, 1991. B. An alternative method 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 (AC0), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI), who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Los Angeles ACO. C. 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. D. The replacement and installation requirements shall be done in accordance with McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 71-154, dated January 18, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from McDonnell Douglas Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: DC-10 Technical Publications, Technical Administrative Support C1-L5B. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Renton, Washington; or at the Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3229 East Spring Street, Long Beach, California; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street N.W., Room 8401, Washington, D.C. This amendment (39-7087, AD 91-15-22) becomes effective on September 9, 1991. FOOTER:
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