AD 63-08-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Damage near the midpoint of the elevator control tab push rod assembly due to wear from rubbing against the guide support assembly and the guide support attach rivets.
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Required Actions
Inspect left and right elevator control tab push rod assemblies (P/N 3703218) within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date. Replace or rework worn push rods per Service Bulletin 27-51. Conduct initial clearance check and adjustments post-reinstallation. Periodic re-inspections every 400-600 hours' time in service unless approved otherwise.
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Compliance Time
within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8 Series Aircraft equipped with P/N 3703218 (no dash number) elevator control tab push rod assembly.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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