AD Amdt-39-11072

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 Series Airplanes, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-11072
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-55-AD
FR Citation
64 FR 12249

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10 and MD-11 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 Series Airplanes, and KC-10 (Military) Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Blockage of lubrication holes on the forward trunnion spacer assembly and flaking, galling, and corrosion of the forward trunnion bolt could result in premature failure of the forward trunnion bolt, leading to separation of the main landing gear (MLG) from the wing during takeoff and landing.

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Required Actions

Inspect for blockage of the lubrication holes on the forward trunnion spacer assembly. Inspect the forward trunnion bolt on the left and right main landing gear for discrepancies. Repair any detected issues, if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 and MD-11 series airplanes, and KC-10 (military) series airplanes.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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