AD 81-02-05
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
Stress corrosion cracking of the upper cargo door spool fitting attach bolts.
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Required Actions
Inspect, lubricate, replace as necessary, and seal the cargo door latch spool fitting attach bolts in accordance with an approved method. Compliance can be achieved by following the instructions in Douglas Aircraft Company Service Bulletins DC-8 SB 52-82 (Figure 1 for unmodified airplanes, Part II, Group II, Paragraph C for those modified per SB 52-78). Special flight permits may be used to operate unpressurized to a base for AD compliance. Alternative methods providing equivalent safety may be approved.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months after April 1, 1981 for unmodified airplanes; within 24 months after April 1, 1981 for airplanes modified per SB 52-78.
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Affected Aircraft
All Model DC-8 series airplanes equipped with upper main cargo door, certificated in all categories.
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