AD 2013-19-20
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
The safe life limit on certain main landing gear (MLG) upper torque link bolts is reduced significantly due to those bolts being fabricated from bar stock with a machined head instead of from a forged blank with an upset head.
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Required Actions
Replace certain MLG upper torque link bolts with new or serviceable parts. Remove recalled bolts prior to accumulating 6,590 flight cycles since installation.
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Compliance Time
Before accumulating 6,590 flight cycles since bolt installation.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10 and MD-10-10F airplanes, as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin DC10-32A260, dated September 30, 2011.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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