AD 92-27-18
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10 (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-10 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; MCDONNELL DOUGLAS DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the main landing gear (MLG) piston and subsequent reduced controllability of the airplane during landing.
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Required Actions
Conduct a visual inspection of the right and left MLG pistons to detect inward buckling. Replace or rework the rebound check valve based on prior compliance with SB 32-60. Actions must be done per Service Bulletin 32-227, Revision 1.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 months after the effective date of this AD or within five years after the effective date of this AD, depending on model and prior modifications.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, -15, -30, -40, and KC-10 (Military) series airplanes certificated in any category.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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