AD 70-25-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Misuse of ground spoilers during flight could lead to unintended deployment and potential loss of control.
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Required Actions
Add a Ground Spoiler Operation Limitation to the Airplane Flight Manual and install a placard on the pedestal below the word 'spoiler' stating 'Deployment in Flight Prohibited' or an equivalent approved installation.
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Compliance Time
within the next 50 hours' time in service after effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Airplanes equipped with Mark II and Mark III anti-skid system installations, including 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 specified.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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