AD 83-02-07
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
Possible loss of the thrust reverser from the aircraft due to improper installation of countersunk washers on the thrust reverser hinge attach bolts.
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Required Actions
Within 300 hours time in service after the effective date, inspect the thrust reverser hinge attach bolts for proper installation of countersunk washers and re-install or replace bolts as necessary following McDonnell Douglas DC-8-70 Alert Service Bulletin A54-83, Revision 1, or later approved revisions. Special flight permits may be obtained to operate to a base for compliance.
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Compliance Time
Within 300 hours time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8-70 series airplanes (DC-8-71, DC-8-72, DC-8-73), certificated in all categories.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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