AD 98-14-14

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-14-14
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-72-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3-G102 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3-G102A Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3-G103A Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3-G202A Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-S1C3G Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-S1CG Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-S4C4G Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-SC3G Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3A-SCG Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company DC3C-R-1830-90C Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loss of airplane controllability, or engine overspeed and consequent loss of engine power caused by the power levers being positioned below the flight idle stop while the airplane is in flight.

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Required Actions

Revise the Limitations Section of the FAA-approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include specific prohibitions and consequences of positioning power levers below the flight idle stop within 30 days after the effective date. Insert a copy of this AD into the AFM if needed.

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Compliance Time

Within 30 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All turbopropeller-powered McDonnell Douglas Model DC-3 and DC-3C series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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