AD 69-18-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-54 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-55 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
Possible chafing on the static pipe assembly by the aircraft control cables due to improper clearance from the static pipe assembly.
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Required Actions
Inspect the first officer's static system for proper clearance (minimum 1/2 inch) between the static pipe assembly (P/N 7646168-228 or 7754670-105) and aircraft control cables, and for evidence of chafing. If improper clearance exists without chafing, provide proper clearance prior to further flight. If chafing is found, replace the static pipe assembly and ensure proper clearance prior to further flight.
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Compliance Time
within the next 200 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8-42, DC-8-43, DC-8F-54, DC-8F-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and DC-8-63F aircraft listed in McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin No. 34-107, revised August 20, 1969, or later FAA approved revision.
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