AD 48-19-03
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
Failures in flight and excessive looseness in the elevator trim tab operating mechanism.
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Required Actions
Rework drum P/N 4344461 into P/N 4357010-4 by boring hole dimensions and press in bushing. Replace nut P/N 2335472 with P/N 2357008 and install pins. Rework push-pull tubes P/N 2344790 into P/N 2357984-2 by cutting, drilling, riveting, and installing plugs and sockets. Reassemble trim tab mechanism.
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Compliance Time
September 15, 1958
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B with serial numbers 42854 Through 42896; 43000 Through 43024; 43035 Through 43052; 43055 Through 43058; 43061 Through 43064; and 43105 through 43110.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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