# Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes; Model DC-10-15 Airplanes; Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes; Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes; Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes; and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes
> **Rule** · Final rule. · Published 2005-10-06 · Effective 2005-11-10 · 70 FR 58305
## Document
- **Document number:** 05-19869
- **Category:** airworthiness
- **Manufacturer:** McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F
- **Type:** Rule
- **Action:** Final rule.
- **Citation:** 70 FR 58305
- **Publication date:** 2005-10-06
- **Effective date:** 2005-11-10
- **FAA docket:** Docket No. FAA-2005-21594
## Abstract

The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. This AD requires an inspection of the rudder pedal torque tube assembly for cracking; an inspection of the torque tube assembly to determine the thickness of the torque tube wall, if necessary; and replacing the rudder torque tube with a new or serviceable rudder torque tube, if necessary. This AD results from a report of a broken rudder pedal torque tube. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of a rudder pedal torque tube, which could result in loss of rudder control and nose wheel steering controlled by the rudder pedal, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2005/10/06/05-19869/airworthiness-directives-mcdonnell-douglas-model-dc-10-10-and-dc-10-10f-airplanes-model-dc-10-15)
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