AD 48-02-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6B | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-6 |
Unsafe Condition
The dead air space between the upper and lower wing surfaces within the engine nacelle could allow fire to develop and spread, compromising fire protection.
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Required Actions
Install cover plates over the open access hole in the lower wing surface of the right and left inboard nacelles between center and front spars and between Stations 130 and 167.
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Compliance Time
March 1, 1948
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B models with serial numbers 42854 Through 42896; 43000 Through 43018; 43025; 43055 Through 43057; 43062 Through 43064; and 43105.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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