EASA Regulations for Boeing MD-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.