AD 72-17-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 and DC-9 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Defective rudder pedal arm casting could result in failure of the casting, leading to loss of rudder control.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time-only inspection of the rudder pedal arm casting in accordance with specified Service Bulletins. Replace any casting exceeding defect limits as per the Service Bulletins.
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Compliance Time
within the next 90 days after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes, Fuselage Numbers 1 through 551; DC-9 Series Airplanes, Fuselage Numbers 1-19, 21-32, 35-546, 548-638, and 640.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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