AD 78-08-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F, and -40 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
A false stall warning during the takeoff roll could result in an aborted takeoff.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Modify airplanes per McDonnell Douglas Service Bulletin 22-94 or equivalent FAA-approved revisions, revise the Airplane Flight Manual with specified preflight check procedures, and ensure stall warning preflight checks include a five-second delay verification.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
before April 10, 1979, unless already accomplished, or unless incorporated in production
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -10F, -30, -30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), and -40 Series airplanes certificated in all categories.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.