AD 2005-06-05

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Airplanes

AD Number
2005-06-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2004-19541
FR Citation
70 FR 13092

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-8 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Disconnection of the pushrod for the right elevator control tab, causing a large deflection of the control tab, and failure of a crank assembly when exposed to abnormal load conditions, leading to reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect pushrod assemblies for the left and right elevator control tabs to determine material (aluminum or steel). Replace aluminum assemblies with steel ones or modify existing steel assemblies. Inspect crank assemblies for the inboard and outboard geared tabs of the elevator to determine material (aluminum or steel). Replace aluminum assemblies with steel ones. Perform other specified actions.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

All McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 airplanes, certificated in any category.

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