Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-9063 · The Boeing Company Airplanes
The Boeing Company Airplanes
This AD applies to The Boeing Company DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), DC-10-40.
The models as the FAA's AD index lists them. The serial ranges, installed parts and exceptions are in the AD itself: read it at the FAA.
This amendment supersedes an existing airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10 series airplanes, that currently requires inspection of the wing rear spar lower cap aft tang fastener and the wing trailing edge access door sill to detect fatigue cracking, and repair, if necessary. This amendment requires installation of a crack preventative modification of the wing rear spar lower cap, and follow-on inspections. This amendment is prompted by reports of additional cracking found in the current inspection area. The actions specified by this AD are intended to prevent propagation of cracks in the subject area, which could compromise the structural integrity of the airplane.
