EASA Regulations for Boeing MD-10

6 airworthiness directives and regulations affecting Boeing MD-10.

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EASA AD US-2026-13-15

Jul 1, 2026

Navigation - 5G C-Band wireless Broadband Interference with Radio Altimeter System when operating in Canadian airspace - Amendment

The document titled "Navigation - 5G C-Band wireless Broadband Interference with Radio Altimeter System when operating in Canadian airspace - Amendment" is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) final rule airworthiness directive (AD 2026-13-15) addressing interference issues affecting radio altimeters on various Boeing aircraft models including 707, 717, 727, DC-8, DC-9, DC-10, MD-10, MD-11, MD-81 through MD-88, and MD 90-30 airplanes. This AD responds to increased 5G Lower C-Band wireless broadband interference in Canadian airspace that compromises radio altimeter reliability and the proper functioning of critical airplane systems during approach, landing, and go-around phases. The directive mandates revisions to the airplane flight manual (AFM) to restrict certain operations dependent on radio altimeter data when operating in Canadian airspace.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 707
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing 727
  • Boeing DC-10
  • Boeing DC-8
  • Boeing DC-9
  • Boeing MD-10
  • Boeing MD-11
  • Boeing MD-88
  • Boeing MD-90
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-8
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-9
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-81
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-82
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-83
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-84
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-85
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-86
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-87
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-88
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-90-30

EASA AD US-2025-23-53

Nov 26, 2025

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing DC-10
  • Boeing MD-10
  • Boeing MD-11

EASA AD US-2023-12-15

Jun 23, 2023

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing 707
  • Boeing 717
  • Boeing 727
  • Boeing DC-10
  • Boeing DC-8
  • Boeing DC-9
  • Boeing MD-10
  • Boeing MD-11
  • Boeing MD-88
  • Boeing MD-90
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-8
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-9
  • McDonnell Douglas DC-10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-10
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-11
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-81
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-82
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-83
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-87
  • McDonnell Douglas MD-88
  • McDonnell Douglas MD 90-30

EASA AD US-2021-08-10

Apr 21, 2021

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing DC-101010F153030F4040F
  • Boeing MD-1010F30F

EASA AD US-2020-22-15

Nov 18, 2020

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing DC-10
  • Boeing MD-10
  • Boeing MD-11
  • Boeing MD-11F

EASA AD US-2018-22-10

Nov 16, 2018

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.

Airworthiness Directive
  • Boeing DC-10
  • Boeing MD-10
  • Boeing MD-11