# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2003-12-04 · Effective 2004-01-08 · 68 FR 67798
## Document
- **Document number:** 03-30109
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 68 FR 67798
- **Publication date:** 2003-12-04
- **Effective date:** 2004-01-08
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. 2001-NM-207-AD
## Abstract

This amendment adopts a new airworthiness directive (AD), applicable to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC- 10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC- 10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes, that requires a one-time inspection to determine the thickness of the walls of the rudder pedal arm assembly for the captain's and first officer's rudder pedals, and follow-on actions. This action is necessary to prevent failure of the rudder pedal arm assembly, which, under certain conditions, could result in reduced controllability of the airplane. This action is intended to address the identified unsafe condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2003/12/04/03-30109/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10-dc-10-10f-dc-10-15-dc-10-30-dc-10-30f)
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