AD 2008-06-23
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-8-55 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, and DC-8F-55 Airplanes; and Model DC-8-60, DC-8-70, DC-8-60F, and DC-8-70F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the aft fuselage skin at the longeron 28 skin splice could lead to loss of structural integrity of the aft fuselage, resulting in rapid decompression of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the aft fuselage skin panel at the longeron 28 skin splice for cracks. Perform related investigative and corrective actions as necessary. Revise the AFM to include the new inspection intervals and procedures.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-55, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-60, DC-8-70, DC-8-60F, and DC-8-70F series airplanes.
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