- Effective
- December 5, 1970
- Models
- DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33 and 21 more
- Data sheet
- TCDS4A25
- Registered aircraft
- 8 matched by model
- Product
- Aircraft · Large airplane
- Amendment
- 39-1122
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The airworthiness directive
70-25-02 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-1122. DC-8 Airplanes. Applies to airplanes certificated in all categories equipped with Mark II and Mark III anti-skid system installation.
Compliance required within the next 50 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished.
To prevent misuse of ground spoilers, accomplish the following:
(1) Add to Limitations Section of the FAA approved Airplane Flight Manual, the following Ground Spoiler Operation Limitation: DO NOT EXTEND GROUND SPOILERS DURING FLIGHT
(2) Install a placard on the pedestal immediately below the word "spoiler" to read: "Deployment in Flight Prohibited, " or an equivalent installation approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
This amendment becomes effective December 5, 1970.
Affected TCDS · 1
The type certificate data sheets for the models this AD names, matched by model and maker.
Registered aircraft · 8
Registered aircraft whose airframe or engine model this AD names. Matched by model only, so check each against the AD’s applicability.
| 1968 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
5 with no year recorded