AD 64-18-03
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
The emergency airbrake handle shaft may become disengaged from the system, potentially going undetected until system use is required.
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Required Actions
Inspect the emergency airbrake control linkage shaft assembly (Douglas P/N 4644428) within 150 hours' time in service after the effective date. If insufficient engagement is found, modify the system before further flight. Reinspect after glare shield/panel installation or maintenance near the linkage shaft if sufficient engagement is confirmed.
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Compliance Time
within 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-8 Series Aircraft models DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21, DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33, DC-8-41, DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8-51, and others as listed, all serial numbers.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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