AD 51-10-01
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
The wing flap operating link assembly at wing Station 281 has insufficient strength, as outlined in Douglas General Service Letter DC-6 No. 60.
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Required Actions
Replace wing flap operating link assembly P/N 4330069 with new heavier link P/N 4393814. Visually inspect 4330069 links every 60 hours of operation until replacement; if reworked and shotpeened per DC-6 No. 60, inspect every 500 hours.
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Compliance Time
at first engine change after receipt of parts but not later than June 1, 1952
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-6, DC-6A, DC-6B aircraft
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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