AD 90-19-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-61F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-62F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-63F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-71F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-72F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-73F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-54 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8F-55 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent opening of the main cargo door in flight could result in loss of pressurization and control of the aircraft.
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Required Actions
Within 14 calendar days after the effective date, remove sealant and perform a torque test on the cargo door latch spool fitting attach bolts. If a bolt breaks, replace it with a new bolt and seal. If it passes, retorque and seal. Inconel bolts with specified part numbers are exempt.
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Compliance Time
within 14 calendar days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished within the last 30 days
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-8F, -61F, -62F, -63F, -71F, -72F, and -73F series airplanes, certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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