AD 68-07-05
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102A | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G103A | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G202A | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1C3G | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1CG | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S4C4G | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SC3G | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SCG | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-R-1830-90C | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of elevator ribs at the inboard and outboard ends of the trim tab cut-outs can lead to failure of the elevator installation.
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Required Actions
Visually inspect elevator ribs for cracks within specified intervals. Reinforce with a .040 inch thick doubler and rebalance per Service Bulletin 244, replace with .040 inch thick material, or modify with approved method if cracks are found. Adjust inspection intervals based on reinforcement status.
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Compliance Time
within 250 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 250 hours' time in service OR within 2,500 hours' time in service after the effective date and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 2,500 hours' time in service depending on reinforcement status.
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-3 and C-47 Series Airplanes with Elevator P/N 5115210, Ribs P/N 5115210-5 or -9, and Trim Tab Hinge P/N 1141847.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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