AD 2008-16-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-8-61 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71F, and DC-8-73F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of numerous cases of cracks in the skin at the door jamb corners of forward and aft service doors, which could adversely affect the structural integrity of the airplane.
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Required Actions
For Group 1, Configurations 1 and 2: Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) to detect cracks and do applicable related investigative and corrective actions. For Group 1, Configuration 3: Inspect and repair discrepancies as approved by the Manager, Los Angeles Aircraft Certification Office. For Group 1, Configuration 4: Either repair the door jamb corners using an approved method or replace previously repaired door jamb corners with an applicable repair.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified compliance time after the effective date of this AD, as listed in Tables 1 through 5 of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A082.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-63, DC-8-63F, DC-8-71F, and DC-8-73F airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC8-53A082, dated February 6, 2007.
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