Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes; Model DC-10-15 Airplanes; Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes; Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes; Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes
airworthiness · Rule · Final rule. · Published 2005-10-06 · Effective 2005-11-10 · 70 FR 58305
Document
Document number
05-19869
Federal Register citation
70 FR 58305
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
airworthiness
Manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F
Publication date
2005-10-06
Effective date
2005-11-10
FAA docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-21594
Abstract
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the rudder pedal torque tube assembly for cracking; an inspection of the torque tube assembly to determine the thickness of the torque tube wall, if necessary; and replacing the rudder torque tube with a new or serviceable rudder torque tube, if necessary. This AD results from a report of a broken rudder pedal torque tube. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a rudder pedal torque tube, which could result in loss of rudder control and nose wheel steering controlled by the rudder pedal, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.