AD 87-07-04

87-07-04 MCDONNELL DOUGLAS: Amendment 39-5586. Applies to McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, -10F, -15, -30, -30F, and KC-10A (Military) airplanes, certificated in any category.

Compliance required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent structural damage to the airplane due to engine core cowl door separation, accomplish the following:

A. Within eighteen months after the effective date of this AD, modify the engine core cowl doors by installing a secondary retention system for the engine core cowl doors in accordance with the Accomplishment Instructions of McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Service Bulletin 71-142, dated September 26, 1986, or later FAA-approved revision; or in accordance with data approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

B. 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.

C. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a base for accomplish of modifications required by 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 Corporation, 3855 Lakewood Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90846, Attention: Director, Publications and Training, C1-L65 (54-60). These documents 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 becomes effective April 27, 1987.