EASA Regulations for Boeing DC-10

5 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing DC-10.

EASA AD US-2025-23-53

Nacelles / Pylons - Suspension of Flight Operations

Nacelles / Pylons - Suspension of Flight Operations is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD 2025-23-53) addressing a critical safety issue affecting The Boeing Company Model MD-11, MD-11F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes. This AD mandates immediate inspection and corrective actions due to an unsafe condition where the left-hand engine and pylon detached during takeoff. The directive prohibits further flight until compliance is achieved to ensure continued safe flight and landing.

Nov 26, 2025

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EASA AD US-2023-12-15

Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment

The Aircraft Flight Manual - Limitations / Operating Procedures - Amendment is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that supersedes Airworthiness Directive 2022-09-18. It applies to Boeing Model 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-81, MD-82, MD-83, MD-87, MD-88, and MD 90-30 airplanes. The amendment requires revisions to the airplane flight manual to address interference from 5G C-Band wireless broadband operations affecting certain flight systems during approaches and go-arounds.

Jun 23, 2023

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EASA AD US-2021-08-10

Nacelles / Pylons - Pylon Aft Bulkhead Bracket - Inspection / Modification

The Federal Aviation Administration's Airworthiness Directive 2021-08-10 addresses all Boeing Model DC-10 and MD-10 series airplanes, including DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F. This directive mandates inspections and possible modifications of the pylon aft bulkhead bracket due to reported cracking. It aims to ensure the structural integrity of the wing pylons on these aircraft.

Apr 21, 2021

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EASA AD US-2020-22-15

Fuselage - Overwing Floor Beams - Inspection

Federal Aviation Administration Airworthiness Directive 2020-22-15 is a final rule addressing all Boeing Model DC-10 and MD-10 series airplanes, as well as MD-11 and MD-11F airplanes. It mandates inspections of overwing floor beams and floor beam supports near the overwing exit doors due to reports of cracking. The directive aims to ensure structural integrity and prevent potential loss of airplane controllability.

Nov 18, 2020

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EASA AD US-2018-22-10

Fuel - Fuel System - Review

Airworthiness Directive 2018-22-10 is a final rule issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) addressing fuel system safety on Boeing Model DC-10, MD-10, and MD-11 series airplanes. It supersedes AD 2016-04-16 and continues to require design modifications to detect electrical faults and pumps running in empty fuel tanks to prevent potential fuel tank explosions. The directive also introduces optional terminating actions for certain compliance requirements.

Nov 16, 2018

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