AD 56-14-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G103A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G202A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1C3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1CG | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S4C4G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SC3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SCG | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-R-1830-90C | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Main landing gear axle assemblies (DACO P/N 5007396 and P/N 507162 with P/N 5007390 torque collar) are structurally unsatisfactory for operation at weights exceeding 25,200 pounds.
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Required Actions
Operate at weights not exceeding 25,200 pounds (25,346 lbs if deicers are installed) until satisfactory axle assemblies are installed. Refer to Notes 9 and 10 of Aircraft Specifications A-618 and A-669 for approved axle assemblies and maximum weights.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC3 Series aircraft operated at weights in excess of 25,200 pounds with main landing gear axle assemblies DACO P/N 5007396 or P/N 5007162 with P/N 5007390 torque collar.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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