AD 62-02-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the aileron tab lockout mechanism bracket assembly, resulting in partial or complete loss of control force to one aileron.
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Required Actions
Conduct close visual inspections using a low-power magnifying glass or equivalent for cracking on left and right aileron tab lockout bracket assemblies (P/N 4643350). Verify any cracks with dye check or equivalent after disconnecting the tab lockout cylinder. Replace cracked parts with inspected P/N 4643350 assemblies or P/N 3773970-1 before further flight. Initial and repetitive inspections must follow specified intervals based on assembly time in service.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-8 Aircraft with serial numbers 45252-45289, 45291-45306, 45376-45393, 45408-45413, 45416-45419, 45421-45431, 45433-45437, 45442-45445, 45526, 45565-45570, 45588-45614, 45616-45628, and 45636-45638.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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