What it approves
1. Aircraft wiring in accordance with Douglas Aircraft Co. Service Change #17 (UAL COA-0-1456) to provide an operational Aircraft Flight Data Rrecorder conforming to CAR Amendment 40-6, paragraph 40.208 with the following additions to assure recording of data during takeoff and landing roll: a. Relay to provide automatic start of recording when nose landing gear reaches airborne condition on takeoff. b. Time delay relay to turn off recorder one minute after nose landing gear reaches "on ground" condition, on landing. c. Installation of standard toggle switch on Systems Engineer's Console, to permit Second Officer to turn on recorder at start of takeoff run. 2. Install Waste King Flight Data Recorder #5424, TSO-C51.
What the certificate says
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This Certificate issued to United Air Lines, Inc.
600 Jefferson Street Houston, Texas 77002 Part 4b of the Civil Air Regulations Certification basis Amendment 40-6, para. 40.208 effective September 9, 1957 Original Product Type Certificate Number :
4A25
Boeing
DC-8 Description of Type Design Change:
1. Aircraft wiring in accordance with Douglas Aircraft Co. Service Change #17 (UAL COA-0-1456) to provide an operational Aircraft Flight Data Rrecorder conformi ng to CAR Amendment 40-6, paragraph 40.208 with the following additions to assure recording of data during takeoff and landing roll:
a. Relay to provide automatic start of recording when nose landing g ear reaches airborne condition on takeoff.
b. Time delay relay to turn off recorder one minute after nose landing gear reaches “on ground” condition, on landing.
c. Installation of standard toggle switch on Systems Engineer’s Console, to permit Second Officer to turn on recorder at start of takeoff run.
2. Install Waste King Flight Data Recorder #5424, TSO-C51.
Limitations and Conditions: This approval should not be extended to ot her specific aircraft of this model on which other previously approved modifications are incorpor ated unless it is determined that the interrelationship between this change and any of those other previously approved modifications will introduce no adverse effect upon the airworthiness of that aircraft. If the holder agrees to permit another person to use this certificate to alter the product, the holder shall give the other person written evidence of that permission.
This certificate and the supporting data, which is the basis for approval, shall remain in effect until surrendered, suspended, revoked or a termination date is otherwise established by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Date of application: September 11, 1959
Date of issuance: September 18, 1959
Date reissued: November 30, 2011
( Signature) Haifa Haj-Eid Supervisor, Technical & Administrative Support Staff, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office ( Title)
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Approved models · 27
| Make | Model | Data sheet |
|---|---|---|
| The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | 4A25 |
| The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | 4A25 |
| The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | 4A25 |