AD 62-17-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-11 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-12 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-21 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-31 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-32 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-33 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-41 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-42 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-43 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC-8-51 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS DC-8 Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The overwing emergency exits cannot be opened from outside the airplane under all necessary circumstances, violating Civil Air Regulations Sections 4b.362(e)(2) and 4b.362(e)(3).
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Required Actions
Permanently block outboard seats forward and aft of each overwing exit to prevent obstruction of the exit opening; relocate seats in an approved manner to ensure exit accessibility; or rework door assemblies with exterior handles and seat restrictions as per Douglas Service Bulletin 52-21.
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Compliance Time
within 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC-8 Aircraft, Serial Numbers 45253-45289, 45291-45306, 45376-45382, 45384-45393, 45408-45413, 45416-45419, 45421-45431, 45433, 45442-45445, 45526, 45565-45570, 45588-45606, 45609-45614, 45617-45618, 45620-45622, 45624-45627.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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