AD Amdt-39-9498

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Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-9498
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 94-NM-178-AD
FR Citation
61 FR 2902

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Progression of fatigue cracking of the upper caps in the front spar of the left and right wing, which could cause reduced structural integrity of the wing front spar and damage to adjacent structures.

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Required Actions

Revise the area of inspection for repetitive inspections to detect cracking of the upper caps in the front spar of the left and right wing, and repair if necessary.

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Affected Aircraft

McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 airplanes subject to the existing AD requiring repetitive inspections.

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