AD 74-23-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure to maintain minimum N2 engine rotor speed at certain altitudes and airspeeds, and improper fuel pump operation during descent could lead to engine surge, flameout, or loss of engine power.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include new fuel management procedures requiring main tank pumps in boost and feed position before descent. Revise engine operation limitations to maintain a minimum N2 rotor speed of 62% at altitudes above 6,000 feet MSL and below 200 knots. Update emergency procedures for engine non-response to throttle advancement, including throttle advance, anti-ice off, airspeed increase, ignition override, bleed reduction, and electrical load removal.
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Compliance Time
within 24 hours after receipt of this telegram
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-8 series airplanes with Pratt and Whitney JT3D engines, 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 listed.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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