AD 92-16-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the spoiler mixer brackets could lead to reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Conduct an eddy current inspection of the right- and left-hand spoiler mixer brackets in accordance with McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A27-220. If cracking is detected, replace the bracket with a specified part number and conduct subsequent inspections at intervals not exceeding 1,500 landings.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 100 landings or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs first; or prior to the accumulation of 8,000 landings on the currently installed brackets.
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Affected Aircraft
Model DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10A (Military) series airplanes with spoiler mixer brackets part numbers APH7275-1, APH7275-501, APH7275-503, APH7275-505, APH7275-507, or APH7275-509.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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