AD 80-19-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC 8-61/-63/-61CF/-62CF/-63CF Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC 8-61/-63/-61CF/-62CF/-63CF Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC 8-61/-63/-61CF/-62CF/-63CF Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC 8-61/-63/-61CF/-62CF/-63CF Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC 8-61/-63/-61CF/-62CF/-63CF Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Interference between the Type I Emergency Exit door handle and hinge support or trim could obstruct door opening during emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Inspect each Type I Emergency Exit door handle for interference with hinge support or trim. Modify trim per McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A-25-230 if interference exists. For cargo-configured aircraft, inspect and modify prior to returning to passenger service.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 15 days from the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-61/-63/-61CF/-62CF/-63CF airplanes in passenger configuration with Jetescape doors.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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