Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 Series Airplanes, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes

[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 67 (Thursday, April 8, 1999)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 17086-17087]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 99-8688]


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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Federal Aviation Administration

14 CFR Part 39

[Docket No. 98-NM-55-AD; Amendment 39-11072; AD 99-06-08]
RIN 2120-AA64


Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 
Series Airplanes, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes

AGENCY: Federal Aviation Administration, DOT.

ACTION: Final rule; correction.

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SUMMARY: This document corrects erroneous references that appeared in 
airworthiness directive (AD) 99-06-08 that was published in the Federal 
Register on March 12, 1999 (64 FR 12249). That AD contained incorrect 
references to certain paragraphs. This AD is applicable to certain 
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 series airplanes, and KC-10 
(military) series airplanes. This AD requires a one-time inspection for 
blockage of the lubrication holes on the forward trunnion spacer 
assembly, and a one-time inspection of the forward trunnion bolt on the 
left and right main landing gear (MLG) to detect discrepancies; and 
repair, if necessary.

EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective April 16, 1999.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron Atmur, Aerospace Engineer, 
Airframe Branch, ANM-120L, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, Los 
Angeles Aircraft Certification Office, 3960 Paramount Boulevard, 
Lakewood, California 90712-4137; telephone (562) 627-5224; fax (562) 
627-5210.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Airworthiness Directive (AD) 99-06-08, 
amendment 39-11072, applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 
and MD-11 series airplanes, and KC-10 (military) series airplanes, was 
published in the Federal Register on March 12, 1999 (64 FR 12249). That 
AD requires a one-time inspection for blockage of the lubrication holes 
on the forward trunnion spacer assembly, and a one-time inspection of 
the forward trunnion bolt on the left and right main landing gear (MLG) 
to detect discrepancies; and repair, if necessary.
    As published, that AD contained four erroneous references to 
incorrect paragraphs. Paragraph (a) of the final rule states ``For 
airplanes listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin MD11-32-074, 
dated December 15, 1997: Except as provided by paragraphs (c) and (d) 
of this AD * * *'' However, the exception referenced in that paragraph 
should have been only to paragraph (c) because, unlike paragraphs (a) 
and (c) of the final rule, paragraph (d) applies to certain McDonnell 
Douglas Model DC-10-30, DC-10, -40, and KC-10(A) military series 
airplanes, not to Model MD-11 series airplanes.
    Paragraph (b) of the final rule states ``For airplanes listed in 
McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin DC10-32-248, dated December 17, 
1997: Except as provided by paragraph (e) of this AD * * *'' However, 
the exception referenced in that paragraph also should have included 
paragraph (d) because, like paragraph (b) of the final rule, paragraph 
(d) applies to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30, DC-10, -40, 
and KC-10(A) military series airplanes.
    The last sentence in paragraphs (d) and (e) of the final rule 
states ``* * * accomplish the requirements specified in paragraph (a) 
of this AD.'' Paragraph (d) of the final rule applies to certain 
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-30, DC-10-40, and KC-10A (military) 
series airplanes, and paragraph (e) applies to certain McDonnell 
Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-15 series airplanes. However, those 
paragraphs require accomplishment of the requirements specified in 
paragraph (a) of the final rule, which applies to certain McDonnell 
Douglas Model MD-11 series airplanes. The correct reference should have 
been to paragraph (b).
    Since no other part of the regulatory information has been changed, 
the final rule is not being republished.
    The effective date of this AD remains April 16, 1999.


Sec. 39.13  [Corrected]

    On page 12251, in the third column, paragraph (a) of AD 99-06-08 is 
corrected to read as follows:
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    (a) For airplanes listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 
MD11-32-074, dated December 15, 1997: Except as provided by paragraph 
(c) of this AD, within 24 months after the effective date of this AD, 
perform a one-time visual inspection of the lubrication holes on the 
forward trunnion spacer assembly on the MLG for blockage by opposing 
bushings, and perform a one-time visual inspection of the forward 
trunnion bolt on the left and right MLG for chrome flaking, galling, 
and corrosion in the grooves; in accordance with the service bulletin.
* * * * *
    On page 12252, in the first column, paragraph (b) of AD 99-06-08 is 
corrected to read as follows:
* * * * *
    (b) For airplanes listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 
DC10-32-248, dated December 17, 1997: Except as provided by paragraphs 
(d) and (e) of this AD, within 24 months after the effective date of 
this AD, perform a one-time visual inspection of the lubrication holes 
on the forward trunnion spacer assembly on the MLG for blockage by 
opposing bushings, and perform a one-time visual inspection of the 
forward trunnion bolt on the left and right MLG for chrome flaking, 
galling, and corrosion in the grooves; in accordance with the service 
bulletin.
* * * * *
    On page 12252, in the second column, paragraph (d) of AD 99-06-08 
is corrected to read as follows:
* * * * *
    (d) For Model DC-10-30, DC-10-40, and KC-10A (military) series 
airplanes on which the requirements specified in either paragraph 
(c)(1)(i) or (c)(2)(ii) of AD 96-03-05, amendment 39-9502, have been 
accomplished: Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, 
accomplish the requirements specified in paragraph (b) of this AD.
* * * * *
    On page 12252, in the second column, paragraph (e) of AD 99-06-08 
is corrected to read as follows:
* * * * *
    (e) For Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-15 series airplanes, on which the 
requirements specified in paragraph (a)(1)(i), (a)(2)(ii), (b)(2)(i), 
or (b)(2)(ii) of AD 96-16-01, amendment 39-9701, have been 
accomplished: Within 48 months after the effective date of this AD, 
accomplish the requirements specified in paragraph (b) of this AD.
* * * * *
    Issued in Renton, Washington, on April 1, 1999.
Darrell M. Pederson,
Acting Manager, Transport Airplane Directorate, Aircraft Certification 
Service.
[FR Doc. 99-8688 Filed 4-7-99; 8:45 am]
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