AD 82-18-51
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8-70 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Presence of metallic particles on the magnetic portion of the starter drain plug indicates starter output shaft bearing distress in Airesearch engine starters with part number 3505154-18-1 series.
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Required Actions
Inspect the magnetic portion of each starter drain plug for metallic particles. Clean or replace the starter based on contamination level: reservice with clean oil if light metal particles and transparent oil, replace if oil is black/burnt or excessive metal particles. Install P/N 3505154-19-1 series or later starters to terminate inspections.
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Compliance Time
within 20 flight hours after receipt of this AD, and at intervals not to exceed 20 flight hours thereafter
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71, DC-8-72, DC-8-73 airplanes with part number 3505154-18-1 series Airesearch engine starters installed
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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