AD 2002-16-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-21, -31, -32, -33, -41, -42, and -43 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-50, -60, and -70 Series Airplanes; Modified per Supplemental Type Certificates SA1063SO, SA1862SO, or SA1832SO |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of floor beam attachments to the lower door jamb within the main cargo door area, including splice plates, angles, and clips, which could cause damage to the floor structure and jamming of flight control cables, leading to loss of controllability.
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Required Actions
Gain access to the floor beam attachments to the lower door jamb within the main cargo door area; perform repetitive inspections for cracking or damage; expand the inspection area if necessary; and replace any cracked or damaged parts with new ones.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-21, -31, -32, -33, -41, -42, and -43 airplanes; and Model DC-8-50, -60, and -70 series airplanes modified per Supplemental Type Certificates SA1063SO, SA1862SO, or SA1832SO.
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