AD 94-15-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-11 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | MD-11F | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Missing or loose shear pins, shear pin retainers, or shear pin retainer attaching parts in the aft end of the center pylon thrust link could cause structural damage to the engine mount structure, leading to loss of airplane components.
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Required Actions
Inspect visually for installation of shear pins, retainers, and retainer attaching parts; verify tightness of shear pin retainer attaching parts within specified limits; replace existing retainer and bolts with safety wire as terminating action within 3 years. Follow McDonnell Douglas Alert Service Bulletin A54-31, Revision 1.
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Compliance Time
Within specified intervals (60 days for installation inspections, 18 months for tightness verification) until terminating actions in paragraphs (c) and (d) are accomplished. Paragraph (d) must be done within 3 years after the effective date (August 19, 1994).
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes, as expanded per the AD to include additional airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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