# Douglas DC-10-40

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 3023508
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: DC-10-40
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 3 · Turbo-fan
- Seats: 345
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Cruise speed: 315 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A22WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A22WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Boeing Company
- Registered aircraft: 6
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40

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

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2026-13-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2026-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2026-13-02): Navigation · Airbus Canada Limited Partnership 18, 49-46, 80-A and 555 more. Effective Jul 1, 2026
- [AD 2025-23-53](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2025-23-53): Nacelles/pylons · Boeing MD-11, MD-11F, MD-10-10F and 8 more. Effective Dec 1, 2025
- [AD 2023-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-12-15): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-200, 707-100B Long Body and 74 more. Effective Jun 21, 2023
- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2021-08-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2021-08-10): Nacelles/pylons · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 more. Effective May 25, 2021
- [AD 2020-22-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-22-15): Fuselage · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Dec 18, 2020
- [AD 2018-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-22-10): Fuel · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Dec 12, 2018
- [AD 2015-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-02-05): Navigation · Boeing 717-200, DC-10-10, DC-10-10F and 13 more. Effective Mar 5, 2015
- [AD 2014-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-21-05): Fuselage · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30 and 4 more. Effective Dec 2, 2014
- [AD 2012-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-19-03): Fuselage · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 more. Effective Nov 5, 2012
- [AD 2011-21-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-21-08): Equipment/Furnishings · ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 202 more. Effective Nov 23, 2011
- [AD 2011-12-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-12-01): Equipment/Furnishings · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 268 more. Effective Aug 1, 2011
- [AD 2011-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-11-05): Fuel · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 10 more. Effective Jul 6, 2011
- [AD 2010-21-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-21-13): Fuel · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30 and 3 more. Effective Nov 18, 2010
- [AD 2010-20-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-13): Fuel · Boeing DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), DC-10-40 and 2 more. Effective Nov 9, 2010
- [AD 2010-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-20-14): Fuel · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Nov 5, 2010
- [AD 2010-09-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-09-12): Fuel · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Jun 8, 2010
- [AD 2009-21-10 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10-R1): Oxygen · Airbus A300 B4-605R, A300 B4-620, A300 B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2008-06-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-21-R1): Fuel tank systems · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Dec 10, 2009
- [AD 2009-03-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-03-02): Auxiliary hydraulic pumps · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Mar 31, 2009
- [AD 2008-17-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-17-16): Fuel boost pump · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Oct 2, 2008
- [AD 2006-16-18 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-18-R1): Installing a warning placard on the TAWS/RMI · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 100 more. Effective Jul 18, 2008
- [AD 2007-25-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-25-20): Thrust reverser command wiring · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 more. Effective Jan 22, 2008
- [AD 2007-19-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-17): System 3 hydraulic piping · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Oct 26, 2007
- [AD 2007-19-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-19-02): Fuel tank and the fuel transfer pump housing flange · Boeing DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), DC-10-40 and 4 more. Effective Oct 17, 2007
- [AD 2007-11-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-11-15): Center main wheel well · Boeing DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10), DC-10-40 and 2 more. Effective Jul 5, 2007
- [AD 2007-10-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-10-12): Reinforced flight deck door · Reinforced cockpit door (Safran Cabin STC ST01335LA or 2 others). Effective Jun 27, 2007
- [AD 2007-04-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-04-17): Control modules of the fire detection systems · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 more. Effective Mar 23, 2007
- [AD 2006-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-19-03): Fabrication and installation of a wire harness guard in the right wheel well of the main  
 landing gear (MLG) · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Oct 17, 2006
- [AD 2006-16-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-12): Fuel tanks 1, 2, and 3 · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30 and 3 more. Effective Sep 13, 2006
- [AD 2006-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-04-04): Smoke detectors · ATR - GIE Avions de Transport Régional ATR42-200, ATR42-300, ATR42-320 and 37 more. Effective Mar 24, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-13): Inboard and outboard hinge fittings · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Mar 16, 2006
- [AD 2006-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-02-11): Drain holes of the pitot tubes · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Mar 3, 2006
- [AD 2005-20-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-15): Rudder pedal torque tube assembly · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Nov 10, 2005
- [AD 2005-17-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-17-04): Fire extinguishing system · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Sep 26, 2005
- [AD 2005-15-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-15-12): Exterior emergency control handle assemblies of the forward passenger doors · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Aug 30, 2005
- [AD 2005-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-15-03): Exterior emergency control handle assemblies · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Aug 25, 2005
- [AD 2005-14-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-14-10): Structural inspections · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 4 more. Effective Aug 18, 2005
- [AD 2004-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-22-01): Cargo restraint strap assemblies · Cargo restraint straps (Airline Container Manufacturing STC ST01004NY). Effective Dec 1, 2004
- [AD 2004-18-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-18-15): Flight engineer's station · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 more. Effective Oct 19, 2004
- [AD 2004-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-06): Number one passenger door slide · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Apr 7, 2004
- [AD 2004-02-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-02-06): Forward aft bracket · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Mar 5, 2004
- [AD 2003-25-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-25-13): Power feeder cables · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 4 more. Effective Jan 27, 2004
- [AD 2003-24-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-24-10): Rudder pedal arm assembly · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Jan 8, 2004
- [AD 2003-03-15 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15-R1): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - oxygen masks · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 90 more. Effective Dec 22, 2003
- [AD 2003-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-19-05): Inboard and outboard flaps · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 more. Effective Oct 27, 2003
- [AD 2003-17-07 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-07-R1): Auxiliary power unit (APU) · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 57 more. Effective Sep 24, 2003
- [AD 2003-16-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-16-02): Fuel Boost/Transfer Pumps · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 more. Effective Aug 25, 2003
- [AD 2003-11-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-11-04): Linear variable differential transducers (LVDTs) · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 4 more. Effective Jul 3, 2003

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 2022-09-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-09-18) (historical): Navigation · Boeing 707-100 Long Body, 707-100B Long Body, 707-100B Short Body and 72 more. Effective May 23, 2022
- [AD 2016-04-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-16) (historical): Fuel · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Apr 15, 2016
- [AD 2013-08-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-08-23) (historical): Fuel · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective May 29, 2013
- [AD 2009-26-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-26-17) (historical): Fuselage · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 6 more. Effective Feb 4, 2010
- [AD 2009-21-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-21-10) (historical): Oxygen · Airbus A300, Model B4-605R, A300, Model B4-620, A300, Model B4-622 and 138 more. Effective Dec 17, 2009
- [AD 2008-06-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-21) (historical): Fuel tank systems · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 8 more. Effective Apr 23, 2008
- [AD 2007-15-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-15-05) (historical): Fuel pump housing electrical connector · Boeing DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 9 more. Effective Aug 8, 2007
- [AD 2006-16-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-16-03) (historical): Bonding straps · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 5 more. Effective Sep 7, 2006
- [AD 2005-12-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-05) (historical): Flight deck door · Reinforced cockpit door (Safran Cabin STC ST01335LA or 2 others). Effective Jul 19, 2005
- [AD 2004-05-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-05-20) (historical): Electric motor operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 9 more. Effective Apr 15, 2004
- [AD 2003-17-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-07) (historical): Fire Extinguishers for the Engine and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 60 more. Effective Sep 24, 2003
- [AD 2003-14-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-14-04) (historical): Flight Deck Door Pressure Relief Latch Assemblies · Boeing 737-200 Series, 737-300 Series, 737-400 Series and 14 more. Effective Jul 25, 2003
- [AD 2003-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-03-15) (historical): Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) - Oxygen Masks · Boeing 707 Series (all), 720 Series (all), 727 Series (all) and 75 more. Effective Mar 7, 2003
- [AD 2000-16-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-16-10) (historical): Inboard and Outboard Flap Assembly · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 3 more. Effective Sep 25, 2000
- [AD 74-08-09 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-09-R2) (historical): Waste Receptacles · Aero Spacelines 377, 377MG, 377SGT and 268 more. Effective Jul 29, 1996
- [AD 96-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-07-01) (historical): Vertical Stabilizer Attachments · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 4 more. Effective Apr 24, 1996
- [AD 91-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/91-21-05) (historical): Wing Rear Spar · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15 and 4 more. Effective Oct 23, 1991
- [AD 88-16-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-16-02-R1) (historical): Landing gear brakes · McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A, KDC-10) and DC-10-40. Effective Oct 14, 1988

All 238: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40/ads.md

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3)

- [SAIB NE-19-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-19-03): Escape Slide Maintenance Tasks and Intervals - JASC 2565. Issued Feb 19, 2019
- [SAIB NM-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-15-03): Flight Controls. Issued Nov 24, 2014
- [SAIB NM-09-03](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-09-03): Engine Fuel and Control - Implementing Fuel Tank System Airworthiness Limitations. Issued Dec 11, 2008

## Registered aircraft (6)

- [N823VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N823VV): [Omega Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMEGA%20AIR%20INC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 47823
- [N824VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N824VV): [Omega Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMEGA%20AIR%20INC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 47824
- [N826VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N826VV): [Omega Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMEGA%20AIR%20INC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 47826
- [N852V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N852V): [Omega Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMEGA%20AIR%20INC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1980, S/N 47852
- [N853VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N853VV): [Omega Air Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/OMEGA%20AIR%20INC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), S/N 47853
- [N974VV](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N974VV): [Aircraft Endeavors LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIRCRAFT%20ENDEAVORS%20LLC), [San Antonio, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/San%20Antonio), built 1979, S/N 46974

## NTSB investigations (8)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB CHI93IA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93IA248), Jul 10, 1993: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 (N158US), Detroit, MI, incident, no damage. Probable cause: the failure of a navigation system (#1 INS) for reason or reasons undetermined.
- [NTSB DCA89IA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89IA066), Aug 10, 1989: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 (N133JC), Denver, CO, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: FATIGUE FAILURE AND SEPARATION OF A FIRST-STAGE COMPRESSOR FAN BLADE.
- [NTSB DCA88IA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88IA044), Mar 30, 1988: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 (N154US), Boston, MA, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: THE 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…
- [NTSB CHI88IA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88IA003), Oct 5, 1987: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 (N157US), Milwaukee, WI, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI84IA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84IA196), May 17, 1984: McDonnell Douglas DC-10-40 (N150US), Minneapolis, MN, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI83IA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA228), May 26, 1983: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-10-40 (N154US), Clarion, PA, incident, no damage
- [NTSB CHI82IA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82IA015), Nov 17, 1981: Douglas DC-10 (N156US), Minneapolis, MN, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB CHI75AC073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC073), Mar 13, 1975: Douglas DC-10 (N149US), Lacrosse, WI, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (54, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20010418008199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010418008199I), Apr 18, 2001: Doug DC1040 (N159US), Seattle, WA. (-23)During climb out lav c smoke sounded, flight attendants deleted oder and light blue haze in cabin between left doors 2 & 3. Returned and landed without…
- [Incident 20000907025449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000907025449I), Sep 7, 2000: Doug DC1040 (N149US), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. (-23)During climb to 10,000 flight crew heard a "bump...nothing out of the ordinary". Continued flight to dtw. "Descent, approach and landing...normal". Atcs…
- [Incident 20000820029089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000820029089I), Aug 20, 2000: Doug DC1040 (N157US), Minneapolis, MN, 1 fatal. (-23)Abeam mcw the captain was found in the foward lav by the lead flight attendant. He was not breathing and had no pulse. An emegency was declared by the…
- [Incident 19990809034969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990809034969I), Aug 9, 1999: Doug DC1040 (N158US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. (-23) DC-10 landed on a wet runway (30R) with 10 kt tail wind at msp. Normal reverse thrust did not work. Aircraft was unable to stop on the runway. Aircraft…
- [Incident 19970606016409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970606016409I), Jun 6, 1997: Doug DC1040 (N160US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Narrative: nwa flight 935 a DC-10-40 from msp to lax returned msp due to #1 engine fire warning at 10:20 local time. The captain declared an emergency,…
- [Incident 19970210004559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970210004559I), Feb 10, 1997: Doug DC1040 (N152US), Los Angeles, CA. NR3 engine fire light on climbout. Used bottles. Dumped fuel. Returned lax. Burnt soot source unknown. Ferried.
- [Incident 19931018046259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931018046259I), Oct 18, 1993: Doug DC1040 (N160US), Guantanamo, CU. Right main landing gear was just off right edge of runway. Struck a runway light.
- [Incident 19930712026949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930712026949I), Jul 12, 1993: Doug DC1040 (N152US), San Francisco, CA. NR3 engine shutdown due to oil filter clog light on. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19930710028519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930710028519I), Jul 10, 1993: Doug DC1040 (N158US), Detroit, MI. Had uncommanded rudder oscillation on climb. Disconnected NR1 inertail navigation system. Returned. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19920316010819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920316010819I), Mar 16, 1992: Doug DC1040 (N160US), Omaha, NE. Engine rolled back after reaching cruising altitude. Engine shut down and diverted to Omaha. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19920218004889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920218004889I), Feb 18, 1992: Doug DC1040 (N162US), San Francisco, CA. NR1 hydraulic system failed after rotation. Returned. Found a hydraulic leak at temporary line in right wing.
- [Incident 19911011049919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911011049919I), Oct 11, 1991: Doug DC1040 (N146US), San Francisco, CA, Minor damage. NR1 engine compressor stall on climb. Shut engine down. Dumped fuel. Returned. Found metal in NR1 main oil screen.
- [Incident 19910626035899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910626035899I), Jun 26, 1991: Doug DC1040 (N151US), Honolulu, HI, Minor damage. Aborted takeoff due to NR1 engine compressor stall. Returned to gate. Replaced engine.
- [Incident 19910320019439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910320019439I), Mar 20, 1991: Doug DC1040 (N159US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Aircraft encountered a flock of waterfowl after takeoff. Returned and landed safely.
- [Incident 19910127006399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910127006399I), Jan 27, 1991: Doug DC1040 (N145US), Salt Lake City, UT. Compressor stall and high EGT on NR1 engine. Shut engine down. Declared emergency. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19901103065059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901103065059I), Nov 3, 1990: Doug DC1040 (N161US), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Bird strike on NR1 engine during final approach. Landed safely.
- [Incident 19901013065029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901013065029I), Oct 13, 1990: Doug DC1040 (N150US), Milwaukee, WI. NR2 engine thrust reverser light on after departure. Returned. Mechanical lockout plate had failed.
- [Incident 19901007053639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901007053639I), Oct 7, 1990: Doug DC1040 (N155US), Honolulu, HI. Fluid streaming over left wing. Dumped fuel and landed. O ring in NR1 tank fault isolation junction failed.
- [Incident 19900826045739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900826045739I), Aug 26, 1990: Doug DC1040 (N149US), Detroit, MI. NR1 engine fire warning. NR3 compressor stall with partial power. Bleed line clamp broken.
- [Incident 19890807051009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890807051009I), Aug 7, 1989: Doug DC1040 (N153US), Bangor, ME. Fuel problems with NR2 engine. Shut engine down. Diverted to Bangor. Found broken fuel line to guide vane actuator.
- [Incident 19890627030869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890627030869I), Jun 27, 1989: Doug DC1040 (N155US), Honolulu, HI. Air leaking through cabin door during climbout. Returned. Dumped fuel. Bottle cork wedged in door bottom.
- [Incident 19890109019629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890109019629I), Jan 9, 1989: Doug DC1040 (N162US), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. Struck some beams and lights taxiing for departure. Notified by another aircraft. Continued without checking damage
- [Incident 19880330010239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880330010239I), Mar 30, 1988: Doug DC1040 (N154US), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Fire in lower compartment while taxiing to gate. Found APU battery had signs of overheating and caused the fire.
- [Incident 19871117075019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871117075019I), Nov 17, 1987: Doug DC1040 (N144JC), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Fire warning system activated on takeoff. Returned. Clamp on engine nose cowl anti-ice ducts improperly installed.
- [Incident 19871005079079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871005079079I), Oct 5, 1987: Doug DC1040 (N157US), Milwaukee, WI. Tail cone fell off engine on climbout. Returned. Bolts that held cone on had sheared allowing cone to drop off.
- [Incident 19870313029549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870313029549I), Mar 13, 1987: Doug DC1040 (N154US), Memphis, TN. Unsafe gear indication before missed approach. Safe landing. Found grease on the downlock switch.
- [Incident 19861125068299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861125068299I), Nov 25, 1986: Doug DC1040 (N145US), St Louis, MO. Fire warning illuminated inflight. Engine was secured and an emergency landing made. Faulty fire warning system.
- [Incident 19861116071709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861116071709I), Nov 16, 1986: Doug DC1040 (N151US), Phoenix, AZ, Minor damage. Left main gear free fell to extended position. Safe landing. Retract cylinder support frame severed at attach lug.
- [Incident 19860820047339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860820047339I), Aug 20, 1986: Doug DC1040 (N145US), Las Vegas, NV. NR2 fuel boost pumps low light came on and NR2 engine spooled down. Relite was successful and flight continued.
- [Incident 19860318016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860318016499I), Mar 18, 1986: Doug DC1040 (N145US), Tampa, FL. Vapor trailed from aircraft on takeoff. Dumped fuel and returned. Fuel vent line fitting shifted, venting overboard
- [Incident 19850724041019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850724041019I), Jul 24, 1985: Doug DC1040 (N160US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. Brake fire while parking at gate put out by ground crew. Replaced dragging brake, wheel and anti skid transducer.
- [Incident 19850405017649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850405017649I), Apr 5, 1985: Doug DC1040 (N148US), Tampa, FL. Double engine flameout on descent. Replaced fuel controls, flow converters, and pressure ratio bleed controls.
- [Incident 19850328014939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850328014939I), Mar 28, 1985: Doug DC1040 (N152US), Chicago, IL. Shutdown engine after noting abnormal fuel burn. Broken fuel line to engine vane control actuator.
- [Incident 19850213006539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850213006539I), Feb 13, 1985: Doug DC1040 (N149US), Atlanta, GA. Pungent electrical odor, whiff of smoke seat 12. Multiplex encoder overheated.
- [Incident 19841021063869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841021063869I), Oct 21, 1984: Doug DC1040 (N151US), Los Angeles, CA. Right nose wheel departed aircraft on takeoff. Improper bearings installed in wheel.
- [Incident 19841013059259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841013059259I), Oct 13, 1984: Doug DC1040 (N159US), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Crew heard loud bang during climbout. Number 3 engine was shut down and maintenance found bb's in tail pipe.
- [Incident 19831027068649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831027068649I), Oct 27, 1983: Doug DC1040 (N149US), Boston, MA, Minor damage. Had a bird strike during takeoff roll. Engine shut down. Returned.
- [Incident 19830311013539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830311013539I), Mar 11, 1983: Doug DC1040 (N147US), Orlando, FL. Small cargo door fell off aircraft on takeoff. Found vent door handle access door missing.
- [Incident 19830309011949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830309011949I), Mar 9, 1983: Doug DC1040 (N152US), Milwaukee, WI. Takeoff aborted after #2 engine compressor stalled.
- [Incident 19820705043129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820705043129I), Jul 5, 1982: Doug DC1040 (N156US), Boston, MA. Failed to hold short of active runway per taxi instruction. Cause traffic conflict with landing aircraft.
- [Incident 19820427016499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820427016499I), Apr 27, 1982: Doug DC1040 (N154US), Detroit, MI, Minor damage. Aircraft had hydraulic malfunction and unsafe left main down and locked indiction. Gear retract cylinder failed.
- [Incident 19811218085819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811218085819I), Dec 18, 1981: Doug DC1040 (N159US), Cleveland, OH, Minor damage. Right main gear went off snow covered taxiway into mud while taxiing to ramp. Airplane towed to ramp.
- [Incident 19811118088719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811118088719I), Nov 18, 1981: Doug DC1040 (N141US), Fargo, ND. Engine flameout in flight due fuel exhaustion. Diverted, started engine prior to landing. Mismanaged fuel system.
- [Incident 19810910068349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810910068349I), Sep 10, 1981: Doug DC1040 (N161US), Chicago, IL. Shut down number 3 engine. Compressor stall. No cause determined.
- [Incident 19810430030389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810430030389I), Apr 30, 1981: Doug DC1040 (N150US), Seattle, WA. During descent aircraft had compressor stalls on the number 2 and 3 engines.
- [Incident 19810122006689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810122006689I), Jan 22, 1981: Doug DC1040 (N152US), Minneapolis, MN, Minor damage. After takeoff a fire warning and reverser unlock on number one engine, due to ducting disconnected to reverser unit
- [Incident 19800222027819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800222027819I), Feb 22, 1980: Doug DC1040 (N159US), Atlanta, GA, Substantial damage. On initial climb, number 1 engine malfunctioned. Pilot shut down engine and made emergency landing.
- [Incident 19790909048569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790909048569I), Sep 9, 1979: Doug DC1040 (N141US), Atlanta, GA, Minor damage. Left gear would not retract after takeoff. Gear cylinder bungee rod end broken.
- [Incident 19790825032559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790825032559I), Aug 25, 1979: Doug DC1040 (N157US), Detroit, MI. Flight returned after massive bird strike. Two engine damaged.
- [Incident 19790730013599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790730013599I), Jul 30, 1979: Doug DC1040 (N162US), Fairbanks, AK. Flight returned due to engine explosions. Replaced engine.

All 54: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40/incidents.md

## Service difficulty reports (614, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 0202021162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0202021162), Jun 11, 2002: LANDING GEAR. MALFUNCTIONED. ON TAKEOFF UPON GEAR RETRACTION, THE LEFT MAIN GEAR RED LIGHT REMAINED ON. PROCEEDED WITH COCKPIT OPERATING MANUAL PROCEDURE. VISUALLY CHECKED GEAR WHICH APPEAR
- [SDR 0201831149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0201831149), May 30, 2002: INDICATOR. STICKS. ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM QUANTITY INDICATOR DROPPED TO 2 GALLONS. FLIGHT CREW FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE AND RETURNED TO MSP. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOU
- [SDR 0200811161](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0200811161), Mar 14, 2002: PROJECTOR. During cruise electrical odor noticed around door 3 area when overhead projector on. Flight continued to DTW and landed without incident. Maintenance replaced o
- [SDR 0103161156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0103161156), Sep 3, 2001: DUCT. BROKEN. ON CLIMBOUT AT MSP, NR 1 AND NR 2 MANIFOLD FAIL LIGHTS ILLUMINATED, ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD BANG AFT OF NR 2 DOOR. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT INCID
- [SDR 0101951153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101951153), May 23, 2001: TRANSMITTER. MALFUNCTIONED. AT APPROXIMATELY 80 KTS ON TAKEOFF ROLL, THE NR 3 ENGINE FAIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CREW OBSERVED THE NR 3 N1 AND N2 INDICATIONS DECREASING AND ABORTED TAKEOFF
- [SDR 0102391153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0102391153), May 18, 2001: STIFFENER. CORRODED. In L check, found corrosion on lower end of stiffener outboard of panel 143CZ of wing center section. Repaired per EA11-182723.
- [SDR 0102381153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0102381153), May 18, 2001: SKIN. CRACKED. During L check, found crack in upper corners of cutout on wing leading edge. Repaired per EA11-183471.
- [SDR 0101881155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101881155), May 17, 2001: A/C PACK. CONTAMINATED. DURING CLIMB, FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REPORTED FUMES AND FINE MIST IN CABIN. FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE. SMOKE DISSIPATED AFTER NR 1 PACK TURNED OFF. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO 
- [SDR 0101871155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101871155), May 16, 2001: HARNESS. BURNED. DURING CLIMBOUT OF MSP, CABIN CREW REPORTED SMOKE AND ODOR IN MID CABIN. FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE WITH NO NOTICEABLE CHANGE IN CONDITION. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MSP A
- [SDR 0101461157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101461157), Apr 18, 2001: LONGERON. CORRODED. DURING H-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON L43R AT BS 1783-1786. REPAIRED PER EA 11-182576.
- [SDR 0101501159](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101501159), Apr 18, 2001: COALESCER BAG. CONTAMINATED. DURING TAXI OUT, LAV-C SMOKE ALARM SOUNDED ACCOMPANIED BY AN OILY ODOR IN CABIN. STARTED REMAINING ENGINE AND RAN ALL THREE PACKS. ODOR DISSIPATED AND FLIGHT DE
- [SDR 0101331147](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101331147), Apr 4, 2001: CLAMP. FAILED. WHILE IN CRUISE AT FL260, THE NR 2 ENGINE FIRE WARNING ACTIVATED. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED PER COM AND ONE FIRE BOTTLE WAS DISCHARGED. AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED W
- [SDR 0101451157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101451157), Mar 23, 2001: DOOR FRAME. CORRODED. DURING H-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON FORWARD FRAME OF CENTER CARGO DOOR JAMB AT BS 1708 BETWEEN L42R AND L44R. REPAIRED PER EA 11-183322.
- [SDR 0101111162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101111162), Mar 23, 2001: ACCELEROMETER. FAILED. WITH NR 1 AUTOPILOT IN COMMAND AND IAS HOLD ENGAGED AT FL 250, AIRCRAFT BEGAN A RAPID DESCENT AND NR 1 AUTOPILOT DISCONNECTED. AIRCRAFT LEVELED OFF AT FL 237 AN
- [SDR 0101011154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101011154), Mar 16, 2001: LIGHT. INTERMITTENT. DURING TAXI OUT, LEFT AFT CABIN READING LIGHTS WERE FLASHING. FLASHING STOPPED AFTER RESETTING READING LIGHT AND CALL LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKERS BUT FLIGHT ATTENDAN
- [SDR 0101241141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101241141), Mar 1, 2001: SKIN. CRACKED. DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND CRACK IN NOSE LANDING GEAR CUTOUT RT FORWARD CORNER SKIN AT BS 464. REPAIRED PER EA 11-182711.
- [SDR 0101231146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101231146), Feb 28, 2001: LONGERON. CORRODED. DURING M-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON VERTICAL LEG OF LONGERON AT NUMBER 3 AIR CONDITIONING EXHAUST DOOR CUTOUT AT BS 515-520 JUST ABOVE THE LOWER EDGE. REPAIRED P
- [SDR 0100721148](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0100721148), Feb 17, 2001: COALESCER BAG. DIRTY. AFTER TAKEOFF, AIR CONDITIONING PACKS PRODUCED A BLUE CLOUD OF BILLOWING SMOKE. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND NR 2 AND NR 3 COALESCE
- [SDR 0100571158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0100571158), Feb 16, 2001: ENGINE. LEAKING. DURING CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW REPORTED SMOKE ENTERING THE CABIN FROM A PNEUMATIC SOURCE. THE FLIGHT RETURNED TO LAX AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENA
- [SDR 0101221146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101221146), Feb 15, 2001: DOUBLER. CORRODED. DURING M-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON FORWARD CARGO DOOR JAMB DOUBLER AT BS 910 ABOVE L43R. REPAIRED PER EA 11-180797.
- [SDR 0101201146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101201146), Jan 29, 2001: FLOORBEAM. DAMAGED. DURING M-CHECK, MAIN CABIN FLOORBEAM AT BS 1293 WAS FOUND SEVERED AT LBL 106 AND CRACKED AT RBL 106 JUST INSIDE OF NR 3 LT AND NR 3 RT DOORS. REPAIRED PER EA 11
- [SDR 0101431146](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0101431146), Jan 26, 2001: BEAM. CORRODED. DURING M-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON LOWER END OF BEAM AT BS 1521 PRESSURE BULKHEAD. REPAIRED PER EA 11-182647.
- [SDR 0100481149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0100481149), Jan 18, 2001: STIFFENER. CORRODED. DURING L-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON THE LOWER END OF VERTICAL STIFFENER UNDER WING FUEL TANK FORWARD PRESSURE BULKHEAD AT BS 1156 L45L-L45R. REPAIRED PER EA 11-1
- [SDR 0100061152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0100061152), Jan 4, 2001: DOOR. UNSECURE. AIRCRAFT WOULD NOT PRESSURIZE DURING CLIMBOUT OF MCO. FLIGHT RETURNED TO MCO AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND CENTER ACCESSORY DOOR UNSECURED. ACC
- [SDR 0004391158](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0004391158), Dec 1, 2000: AFTER TAKEOFF, FOUR GEAR UNSAFE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED WHEN GEAR SELECTED UP. FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE. VERIFIED GEAR UP VISUALLY. RETURNED TO MSP AND LANDED WITHOUT 
- [SDR 20001214SH005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001214SH005), Nov 14, 2000: FITTING. LOOSE. NWA MECHANIC NOTICED GAP BETWEEN THE AFT MOUNT SUPPORT FITTING AND THE AFT ENGINE MOUNT FITTING ON THE NR 3 ENGINE DURING ENGINE INSTALLATION. INSPECTION OF ALL
- [SDR 0004231141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0004231141), Nov 9, 2000: PUMP. FAILED. DURING CRUISE, NR 1 SYSTEM HYDRAULIC QUANTITY DECREASED. FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE, DEPRESSURIZED AND ISOLATED NR 1 SYSTEM. QUANTITY STABILIZED AT 3.5 GALLONS. UPO
- [SDR 20001127SH009](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127SH009), Nov 7, 2000: MOUNT. MISMANUFACTURED. SOME DC-10-40 AFT ENGINE MOUNTS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT DEPTH OF THE MOUNT BOLT RECESS. THIS CAN RESULT IN A GAP BETWEEN THE PYLON MOUNT FITTING AND
- [SDR 0004171154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0004171154), Oct 17, 2000: MOUNT. OUT OF TOLERANCE. DURING NUMBER 3 ENGINE CHANGE A .20 INCH GAP WAS DISCOVERED AT AFT MOUNT, P/N ASL7067-1, S/N 0026 AFTER NEW ENGINE INSTALLED. ENGINE REMOVED AND REPLACED MOUNT 
- [SDR 20010125SG019](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010125SG019), Oct 12, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. DURNIG C-CHECK AT ALITALIA, THE FITTING ELEMENT INSIDE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT ON THE NR 2 ENGINE SKIN PANEL ATTACHED TO BANJO''S 1, 2, 3 STRUCTURE IS CORRODED. REP
- [SDR 20010125SG018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20010125SG018), Oct 12, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK AT ALITALIA, THE FITTING ELEMENT INSIDE THE AIR INTAKE DUCT ON THE NR 2 ENGINE SKIN PANEL ATTACHED TO BANJO''S 1, 2, 3 STRUCTURE IS CORRODED. REP
- [SDR 0003621157](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0003621157), Sep 12, 2000: FRAME. CRACKED. DURING L CHECK FOUND CRACK ON FRAME AT BS 458 STRINGER 40L. REPAIRED PER EA 11-179142.
- [SDR 0003351153](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0003351153), Sep 8, 2000: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. ON FINAL WHEN GEAR HANDLE WAS PLACED IN THE DOWN POSITION, GREEN LIGHTS DID NOT ILLUMINATE. RECYCLED GEAR AND ALL GREEN LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO 
- [SDR 0003281149](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0003281149), Sep 6, 2000: TAIL CONE. SEPARATED. DURING CLIMB, A BUMP/NOISE WAS NOTICED. FLIGHT CREW DETERMINED IT WAS EITHER WAKE TURBULENCE OR CONTAINER SHIFT. FLIGHT CREW NOTICED NO PROBLEMS AND ALL INDICAT
- [SDR 0002831156](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0002831156), Aug 3, 2000: FRAME. CRACKED. DURING L CHECK FOUND CRACK IN RIGHT HAND MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL FRAME AT BS 1505. REPAIRED PER EA 178315.
- [SDR 0002741160](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0002741160), Jul 28, 2000: LINE. LEAKING. ABORTED TAKEOFF AT 80 KNOTS DUE TO COMPLETE LOSS OF NR 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. REPAIRED LEAKING NR 1 SYSTEM BRAKE RETURN LINE. REPLACED BOTH NR 1 SYSTEM ENGINE DRIV
- [SDR 0002651155](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0002651155), Jul 27, 2000: UNKNOWN. ODOR. AFTER TAKEOFF, FLIGHT ATTENDANT REPORTED PUNGENT SMELL IN AFT CABIN. AFTER VERIFICATION BY SECOND OFFICER, FLIGHT DIVERTED TO PSM AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. M
- [SDR 20001128AP001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001128AP001), Jun 21, 2000: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON LT WING UPPER REAR SPAR CAP AFT FLANGE AT THREE LOCATIONS, STATIONS ORS 433, 451 AND 455. FOUND CORROSION WAS REMOVED AND FAS
- [SDR 20001127AP015](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127AP015), Jun 21, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON THE LT WING TRAILING EDGE UPPER SKIN AT STATION XRS 230. CORROSION WAS REMOVED AND FASTENERS WERE REPLACED IAW EO CH-00-009 A
- [SDR 20001127AP014](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127AP014), Jun 21, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON THE RIGHT WING FIXED LEADING EDGE AT STATION XOS 420-25. CORROSION WAS BLENDED OUT AND FASTENERS WERE REPLACED IAW EO CH-00-0
- [SDR 20001127AP013](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127AP013), Jun 21, 2000: SPACER. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, THE RIGHT MLG UPPER SPACER IS CRACKED BY CORROSION AT STATION XW=212 TO XW=214. INTERIM REPAIR WAS MADE IAW EO CH-00-0010 AND BOEING TLX CAC-FCO
- [SDR 20001127AP012](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127AP012), Jun 21, 2000: SKIN. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND CORROSIONI ON LT WING LOWER AFT SKIN AT STATION XORS 340.00. FOUND CORROSION BLENDED OUT AND SHOTPEENED IAW EO CH-00-0011 AND BOEING TLX T
- [SDR 20001127AP011](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127AP011), Jun 21, 2000: SPAR CAP. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND CORROSION ON RIGHT WING REAR SPAR CAP AFT TANG UPPER SURFACE BETWEEN STATION XORS 917 TO 885. FOUND CORROSION BLENDED OUT IAW EO CH-00-012
- [SDR 20001127AP010](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001127AP010), Jun 21, 2000: STRUCTURE. CORRODED. DURING MAINTENANCE AT MIA, WHILE SB DC10-57A143, INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE FORWARD HORIZONTAL FLANGE (UPPER/INTERIOR SIDE) OF ARC1713-2 RIGHT OUT
- [SDR 0002321235](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0002321235), May 16, 2000: FRAME. CORRODED. DURING -H- CHECK FOUND CORROSION ON BS 1521 PRESSURE WEB TEE CHORD. REPAIRED PER EA 12-170456.
- [SDR 0001491154](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0001491154), Apr 28, 2000: UNKNOWN. ODOR. AFTER TAKEOFF, STRONG FUMES WERE REPORTED IN THE AIRCRAFT CABIN. FLIGHT CREW DUMPED UNKNOWN QUANTITY OF FUEL AND RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AIRPORT. APU ON MEL FOR P
- [SDR 0000991152](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0000991152), Mar 22, 2000: ENGINE. STALLED. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL AT 125 KTS, THE NR 2 ENGINE AUDIBLY AND VISIBLY COMPRESSOR STALLED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENAN
- [SDR 0001001150](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0001001150), Mar 20, 2000: PUMP. FAILED. DURING CRUISE AT FL350, THE NR 3 ENGINE RIGHT HYDRAULIC PUMP TEMPERATURE HIGH LIGHT ILLUMINATED. FOLLOWED COM PROCEDURE AND RETURNED TO MSP. FLUID QUANTITY IN N
- [SDR 20000414AP002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000414AP002), Mar 2, 2000: FLANGE. CORRODED. DURING MAINTENANCE AT MIA, WHILE COMPLYING WITH SB DC10-57A143, INTERGRANULAR CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE FORWARD HORIZONTAL FLANGE (UPPER/INTERIOR SIDE) OF ARC1
- [SDR 0000791162](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/0000791162), Mar 1, 2000: FCU. MALFUNCTIONED. WHILE DESCENDING AT FL290, THE NR 2 ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE ENGINE OUT CHECKLIST WAS COMPLETED AND THE ENGINE WAS RESTARTED. OPERATION FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE F

All 614: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-10-40/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (182, first 50)

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

- [STC ST00272AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00272AT): Installation of an Airshow 210 enter- tainment system. AIRCRAFT RECONFIG TECHNOLOGIES, LLC. Lists DC-10 Series
- [STC ST00952LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00952LA): Installation of Mass Systems fire extinguisher cartridges as replacements for Kidde fire extinguisher cartridges in fire extinguisher bottles. AMETEK AMERON LLC d/b/a MASS Systems
- [STC SA2622NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2622NM): Installation of Precise Flight Pulselite Control Unit in landing/taxi system. (767-200 B17) (DHC-8 101). Precise Flight Inc
- [STC ST03885AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03885AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avCM Cellular Module. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA2471NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2471NM): Installation of centerline bin, overhead side bin. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3460NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3460NM): Installation of centerline stowage bins. Safran Cabin Inc. Lists DC-10 Series
- [STC ST00495LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00495LA): Installation of lavatories. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC ST01391LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01391LA): Installation of a reinforced cockpit door. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3411NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3411NM): Installation of floor proximity emergency escape path marking system. Bruce Aerospace Inc
- [STC ST01694AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01694AT): Installation of additional sensors for recording additional parameters on Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR). Acron Aviation Inc
- [STC ST02472AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02472AT): Installation of a mini Quick Access Recorder (QAR) model MKI, MKII, or MKIII. Aircraft Systems and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC ST02117CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02117CH): Installation of Honeywell Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System and GPS antenna. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC ST02184CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02184CH): Installation of elementary or enhanced surveillance Mode S transponders. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies Inc
- [STC SA1220NW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1220NW): Installation of Universal flight data recorder. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA5794NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5794NM): Installation of Mark VII ground proximity and windshear warning system. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC ST00536SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00536SE): Installation of the Honeywell MK VII Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS). Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA5672SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5672SW-D): Modification of air to air heat exchanger (P/N 187900-9). Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA8757SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8757SW): Replace core assembly of Janitrol Constant Speed Drive (CSD) Oil Cooler, part number B63D89. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA7419SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7419SW): Rebuild DC-10 Auxiliary Power Unit Oil Cooler Assembly by manufacturing a new core assembly. Honeywell International Inc. Lists DC-10 Series
- [STC SA930EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA930EA): Installation of Inflight Motion Pictures, Inc., Projection Unit Assembly DC-10 16mm Tri-Jet System, P/N 10300 or Light Weight Tri-Jet Projection System, DC-10, P/N 10307. Burrana Inc
- [STC SA947EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA947EA): Installation of Inflight Motion Pictures, Inc. screen assemblies. Burrana Inc
- [STC SA990EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA990EA): Installation of Inflight Motion Pictures 16mm projection unit assembly and center stowage bins, P/N 10310 and/or P/N 10311. Burrana Inc
- [STC SA304NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA304NE): Installation of Inflight Services video projection system P/N 105-D-1065. Burrana Inc
- [STC ST03879AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03879AT): Installation of Talon Aerospace Cargo Lights. Aaxico Technical Services Inc
- [STC ST03574AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03574AT): Installation of a Talon Aerospace Anti-Collision Light. Aaxico Technical Services Inc
- [STC ST04002AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04002AT): Installation of a Talon LED Replacement Wing and Tail Mounted Anti-Collision Lights. Aaxico Technical Services Inc
- [STC ST04177AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST04177AT): Installation of a Talon Aerospace LED Replacement General Purpose Lamps. Aaxico Technical Services Inc
- [STC SA130NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA130NE): Installation of an Inflight Services video projection system DC-10 Northwest, P/N 105-D-88. Burrana Inc
- [STC SA2459NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2459NM): Installation of HUGHES-AVICOM video entertainment system. Burrana Inc. Lists DC-10 Series
- [STC ST00927LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00927LA): Installation of Video Entertainment System. Burrana Inc
- [STC ST01254CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01254CH): Installation of a Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) System Upgrade. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc
- [STC ST02532LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02532LA): Modify the wing fuel tanks access cover installation by replacing the existing rubstrip and seal with a new encapsulated wire mesh gasket and a new seal. Aviation Devices & Electronic Components LLC
- [STC ST01557LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01557LA): Installation of Honeywell SCS-1000 Mini-M Aero Satellite Communications System. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA8042NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8042NM): Installation of infant transport system. LifePort LLC
- [STC ST00399DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00399DE): Installation of nose radome shell assembly. The NORDAM Group LLC
- [STC ST00687AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00687AT-D): Interior Reconfiguration. HAECO Cabin Solutions LLC
- [STC ST00689AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00689AT-D): Interior reconfiguration. HAECO Cabin Solutions LLC. Lists DC-10 Series
- [STC ST00690AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00690AT-D): Inflight entertainment system provisions. HAECO Cabin Solutions LLC. Lists DC-10 Series
- [STC ST02636LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02636LA): Modification to upgrade the existing XS-950 Mode S Transponder system to add ADS-B Out. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC SA3183SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3183SO): Installation of a replacement coalescer filter, GAI P/N 20D10-2 or 20D10-3. Purolator Facet, Inc
- [STC ST03967AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST03967AT): Installation of an Avionica, Inc. avWiFi wireless router system. Archeion Holdings LLC
- [STC ST02406LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02406LA): Installation of TCAS version 7.1. Aviation Communication and Surveillance Systems (ACSS) LLC
- [STC ST00502LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00502LA): Installation of 9G link cargo barrier net. Thornton Technology. Lists DC-10 Series
- [STC SA1313NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1313NM): Installation of Trans Com Video Entertainment System. Rockwell Collins Inc. Lists DC-10 Series
- [STC ST00881WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00881WI-D): Modification of a TCAS II system installation to Change 7.0 or Change 7.1. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC SA8048NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA8048NM): Installation of a Litton LTN-92 intertial navigation system (INS). Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- [STC SA7076NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7076NM): Installation of Stretcher Carrier. Air Medic LLC
- [STC SA5836NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5836NM): Installation of Litton dual LTN-2001 global positioning sensors (GPS). Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- [STC ST00864LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00864LA): Modification of existing Litton LTN-72R Inertial navigation system to include VOR/DME RNAV updating. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
- [STC ST02540LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02540LA): Installation of Telair International LLC light weight P/Ns PMC100 and PAG100 series cargo pallets. Telair International LLC

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