Aircraft model · Fixed wing multi engine · Airplane · registry code 3023508

Manufacturer (registry)
DOUGLAS
Model
DC-10-40
Registry code
3023508
Registered
6 aircraft
Type
Fixed wing multi engine
Engines
3 · Turbo-fan
Seats
345
Weight class
20,000 lb and over
Cruise speed
315 mph
Certification
Type certificated
Data sheet
TCDSA22WE
Holder
The Boeing Company

Model codes come from the FAA registry’s reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

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Aircraft by year built · 23

1972Registered nowDeregistered2026
Aircraft by the year they were built: 23 aircraft
19723
197311
19747
19791
19801

Airworthiness directives that may apply · 220

ADs whose products match this airframe model. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or configuration.

1973In forceSuperseded2026
ADs by the year they took effect: 238 ADs
19731
19748
197510
19767
19772
197810
19797
19808
19815
19822
19846
19855
19864
19876
19886
19894
19907
19913
19929
19937
199411
19957
19969
19974
19982
19994
20008
20016
20025
200310
20047
20056
20066
20076
20084
20093
20106
20113
20121
20131
20141
20151
20161
20181
20201
20211
20221
20232
20251
20262
See all 238 ADs
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_directive.parquet' d
  WHERE d.ad_id IN (SELECT ad_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_directive.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3023508'))
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Information bulletins that may apply · 3

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  WHERE s.saib_id IN (SELECT saib_id FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_saib.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3023508'))
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Registered aircraft · 6

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3023508')
  ORDER BY n_number"

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NTSB investigations · 8

Aircraft matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

NTSB CHI93IA248Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Detroit, MIthe failure of a navigation system (#1 INS) for reason or reasons undetermined.Jul 10, 1993 · N158US · No damageNTSB DCA89IA066Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Denver, COFatigue failure and separation of a first-stage compressor fan blade.Aug 10, 1989 · N133JC · Minor damageNTSB DCA88IA044Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Boston, MAThe improper installation of the battery ground connection that resulted in premature loosening of the connection and electrical arc ignition of pooled fuel in the cac bilge. The fuel was not drained overboard due to inoperative cac bilge area drain valves.…Mar 30, 1988 · N154US · Minor damageNTSB CHI88IA003Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Milwaukee, WIAircraft landed without further incident after exhaust centerbody fell away from the #1 engine during initial climb. The centerbody landed on private property with no property damage. A service bulletin issued by the manufacturer to inspect the centerbody and…Oct 5, 1987 · N157US · Minor damageNTSB CHI84IA196Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Minneapolis, MNDuring climb from FL330 to FL370 the 1st officer saw sparks and smoke coming from the left side panel under his glare shield. Cockpit lights were turned off and smoke stopped. Flt returned to Minneapolis and landed without incident. Inspection of the acft…May 17, 1984 · N150US · Minor damageNTSB CHI83IA228Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportMcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 · Clarion, PADuring descent in turbulence the crew noted all 3 engines were overtempting and experiencing compressor stalls. Attemptsto reduce throttles did not reduce the temperatures. No 183 engines were shut down. During diversion to a close airport the engines were…May 26, 1983 · N154US · No damageNTSB CHI82IA015Incident · No injuriesClosedDouglas DC-10 · Minneapolis, MNNov 17, 1981 · N156US · Minor damageNTSB CHI75AC073Accident · Serious injuriesClosedDouglas DC-10 · Lacrosse, WIMar 13, 1975 · N149US · No damage
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  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = a.case_mkey
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FAA incident reports · 54

Matched to this model through the registry, by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.

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  WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3023508')
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Service difficulty reports · 614

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  WHERE aircraft_model_key = 'DC1040'
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STCs that may be installed · 182

Approved for this model: the STC’s model list names it on its data sheet, or a series that includes it. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has.

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  FROM (
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    FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_aircraft_model_stc.parquet'
    WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('3023508')
    GROUP BY stc_number
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