AD 62-24-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All Model DC-8 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Midwing flap actuating cylinder barrels with Douglas P/N 3643685 may develop cracks or fluid leakage at the forward end of the barrel where attached to the wing flap crank, due to an outside diameter of 3.810-3.820 inches.
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Required Actions
Inspect the forward 1/4 inch of length and entire periphery of both midwing flap actuating cylinder barrels daily (or before each flight if no flap travel limit stops per AD 62-16-02) for cracks or fluid leakage. Replace barrels showing leakage or cracks before further flight. Inspections may stop after cylinders are inspected and reworked per Douglas Service Bulletin 27-134, with additional identification via color code or FAA-approved equivalent.
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Compliance Time
Compliance required as indicated.
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas All Model DC-8 Aircraft with midwing flap actuating cylinder Douglas P/N 3643685, identified by an outside diameter of 3.810-3.820 inches at the forward end of the barrel.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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