AD 76-03-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F and DC-10-40 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Possible jamming of the spoiler handle subsequent to ground spoiler deployment.
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Required Actions
Conduct a functional check to determine if the spoiler handle cannot be disarmed and retracted after ground spoiler deployment. If the check fails, either deactivate and placard autospoilers inoperative or modify the speedbrake module per specified service bulletins. Additionally, replace speedbrake module assemblies with approved parts within 4000 hours' additional time in service.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours' additional time in service after the effective date for Part I actions and within 4000 hours' additional time in service after the effective date for Part II actions.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and DC-10-40 airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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