AD 95-13-11 R1
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking in the upper cap of the front spar of the wing at stations Xos 667.678 and Xos 789.645 could cause reduced structural integrity of the wing front spar and damage to adjacent structures.
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Required Actions
Perform an initial eddy current test high frequency (ETHF) surface inspection at stations Xos 667.678 and Xos 789.645 to detect cracks in the upper cap of the front spar of the left and right wing. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 10,000 landings if no cracks are found, or install the crack preventative modification per Service Bulletin 57-129. If cracks (Condition II) are found, perform permanent repair and subsequent inspections at intervals not exceeding 7,000 landings. For Condition III cracks, repair per FAA-approved method.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 10,000 total landings, or within 1,800 landings after the effective date of this AD, whichever occurs later.
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Affected Aircraft
McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 airplanes listed in McDonnell Douglas DC-10 Service Bulletin 57-129, dated August 12, 1994; certificated in any category.
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