AD 94-03-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes and Model KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes and Model KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-15 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes and Model KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes and Model KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes and Model KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes and Model KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-40F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 Series Airplanes and Model KC-10A (Military) Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Degradation in the structural capabilities of the affected airplanes due to aging aircraft service problems.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracks in accordance with approved methods, accomplish structural modifications per specified service bulletins, and repair cracks if found before further flight. Repeat inspections at intervals specified in the SARD revisions.
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Compliance Time
Prior to four years after September 10, 1990, or within the threshold for inspections listed in the SARD revisions, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 series airplanes (DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, DC-10-40F) and Model KC-10A (Military) airplanes.
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