AD 50-23-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-6 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-6 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-6B | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-6 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Nose gear yoke end fittings with unshotpeened journal radii or insufficient spot face radii on mounting holes may develop cracks, leading to gear failure.
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Required Actions
Inspect nose gear yoke end fittings (P/N 5245424 and 5248748) after 6,000 service hours or by September 1, 1950. Remove, inspect, shotpeen, rework spot face radii to 0.062 inches, and reanodize as specified. Scrap after 10,000 total service hours.
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Compliance Time
after being in service for a period not to exceed 6,000 hours or as soon as practical but not later than September 1, 1950
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B aircraft with P/N 5245424 or P/N 5248748 nose gear yoke end fittings.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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