AD 79-19-10
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-62, -62F and DC-8-63, -63F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-62, -62F and DC-8-63, -63F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-62, -62F and DC-8-63, -63F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-62, -62F and DC-8-63, -63F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracks in the 7079-T6 aluminum wing front spar pylon support fittings (P/N 5753054-1/-2 and 5753055-1/-2) could lead to failure of the fittings.
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Required Actions
Conduct a visual inspection of all four wing front spar pylon support fittings within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date. If cracks are found, repair or replace as specified in the service bulletin and repair manual. Report inspection results within 24 hours.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 2,700 hours' time in service in an approved equivalent manner
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-62, -62F, -63, -63F series airplanes with 7079-T6 aluminum wing front spar pylon support fittings (P/N 5753054-1/-2 and 5753055-1/-2)
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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