# Douglas DC-8-61 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 3021952 - Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS - Model: DC-8-61 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Category: Airplane - Engines: 4 · Turbo-jet - Seats: 152 - Weight class: 20,000 lb and over - Cruise speed: 444 mph - Certification: Type certificated - Data sheet: [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25) (OpenAirDocs) - Holder: The Boeing Company - Registered aircraft: 0 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61 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 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 2016-04-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-04-21): Wings · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 5, 2016 - [AD 2014-22-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-22-10): Fuselage · Boeing DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Jan 2, 2015 - [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 2011-18-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-18-23): Wings · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Oct 25, 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 2010-21-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-21-03): Fuel · Boeing DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33 and 21 more. Effective Nov 12, 2010 - [AD 2009-08-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-08-02): Fuel pumps · Boeing DC-8-51, DC-8-52, DC-8-53 and 15 more. Effective May 13, 2009 - [AD 2008-25-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-25-05): Structural inspections · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009 - [AD 2008-16-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-16-11): Forward and aft service doors · Boeing DC-8-61, DC-8-61F, DC-8-63 and 3 more. Effective Sep 17, 2008 - [AD 2008-06-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-06-23): Aft fuselage skin panel · Boeing DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Apr 22, 2008 - [AD 2008-03-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-03-12): Rudder pedal bracket · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 47 more. Effective Mar 11, 2008 - [AD 2007-21-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-21-18): Flat aft pressure bulkhead · Boeing DC-8-53, DC-8-55, DC-8-61 and 13 more. Effective Nov 28, 2007 - [AD 2007-12-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-12-02): Left and right wing front spar · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-42, DC-8-43 and 16 more. Effective Jul 10, 2007 - [AD 2005-18-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-07): Lower cargo doorjamb corners · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Oct 7, 2005 - [AD 2005-15-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-15-14): Upper inboard spar cap of the wing · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Sep 1, 2005 - [AD 2005-08-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-08-08): Engine fire extinguisher containers · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-43, DC-8-51 and 17 more. Effective May 26, 2005 - [AD 2005-06-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-06-05): Left and right elevator control tabs · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 22, 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 2004-14-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-14-05): Seat locking pins · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Aug 13, 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 2003-21-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-21-02): Lower inboard auxiliary spar cap · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 21 more. Effective Nov 20, 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 2002-22-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-22-12): Titeflex hoses · BAE Systems ATP, Avro 146-RJ100A, Avro 146-RJ70A and 122 more. Effective Dec 13, 2002 - [AD 2002-14-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-14-19): Collins Air Data Computers (ADC) · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 36 more. Effective Aug 23, 2002 - [AD 2002-16-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-16-01): Main cargo door area · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO or 2 others). Effective Aug 22, 2002 - [AD 2002-03-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-03-05): Blue Ice · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Mar 19, 2002 - [AD 2001-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-04): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door, cargo restraint bulkhead, heavy duty flooring… (Plattner STC SA1802SO or SA421NW). Effective Jan 30, 2002 - [AD 2001-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-03): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door and cargo interior (Plattner STC SA1832SO). Effective Jan 30, 2002 - [AD 2001-26-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-02): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Cargo door (Agro Air Associates STC SA1862SO or ST00309AT). Effective Jan 30, 2002 - [AD 2001-26-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-26-01): Main Deck Cargo Door Structure and Fuselage Structure · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO or SA1377SO). Effective Jan 30, 2002 - [AD 2001-24-28](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-24-28): Rudder Pedals Adjuster Hub Assembly · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 16, 2002 - [AD 2001-22-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-22-14): Fire Extinguishing System Bottle Cartridges · Airbus A300 B2-1A, A300 B2-1C, A300 B2-203 and 105 more. Effective Dec 10, 2001 - [AD 2001-08-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-20): Flush Pump Motor · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001 - [AD 2001-08-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-19): Transformer Ballast Assemblies · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001 - [AD 2001-08-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-18): Cabin Electrical Service Panel · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001 - [AD 2001-08-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-17): Heating or Antifogging Wiring · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 18 more. Effective May 31, 2001 - [AD 2001-08-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-08-16): Circuit Breakers and Wiring · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective May 31, 2001 - [AD 2001-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-02): Front Spar Lower Cap · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Apr 27, 2001 - [AD 2001-06-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-06-04): Lower Wing Skin · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-42, DC-8-55 and 1 more. Effective Apr 9, 2001 - [AD 2001-04-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-04-15): Pitot Tube Lines · Pneumatic flow control system (National Aircraft Service STC ST466CH). Effective Mar 21, 2001 - [AD 2000-20-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-20-08): Doorjambs Of Passenger And Service Doors · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Nov 13, 2000 - [AD 2000-15-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-11): Main Deck Cargo Door · Cargo door (Agro Air Associates STC SA1862SO). Effective Sep 7, 2000 - [AD 2000-13-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-13-03-R1): Main Deck Cargo Door · Forward cargo door (Aeronautical Engineers STC SA1063SO). Effective Aug 1, 2000 - [AD 2000-09-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-01-R1): Main Deck Cargo Door · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jun 7, 2000 - [AD 2000-09-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-02): Main Deck Cargo Door · Cargo door and cargo interior (Plattner STC SA1832SO). Effective Jun 6, 2000 - [AD 2000-02-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-02-01): Lower Wing Skin · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Feb 29, 2000 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 2008-26-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-26-07) (historical): Lower skin and stringers · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Jan 28, 2009 - [AD 2008-09-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-09-04) (historical): Fuel tank systems · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-31, DC-8-32, DC-8-33 and 21 more. Effective May 27, 2008 - [AD 2007-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-02-02) (historical): Aft fuselage skin panel · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-55, DC-8-61, DC-8-61F and 12 more. Effective Feb 28, 2007 - [AD 2006-07-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-07-25) (historical): Rudder pedal bracket · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 44 more. Effective May 16, 2006 - [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 2003-03-15](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 2001-25-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-25-01) (historical): Engine Fire Extinguishing System Electrical Connectors · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-33, DC-8-43, DC-8-51 and 17 more. Effective Dec 20, 2001 - [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 95-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-04-01) (historical): AFM - Limitations - Windshear · Boeing 727-100 Series, 727-200 Series, 737-100 Series and 54 more. Effective Mar 8, 1995 - [AD 93-20-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/93-20-02) (historical): AFM Changes - Cargo Door Inspection · Cargo door, cargo restraint bulkhead, heavy duty flooring… (Plattner STC SA1802SO or SA421NW). Effective Nov 17, 1993 All 144: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61/ads.md ## Information bulletins (advisory) (4) - [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 - [SAIB NM-06-57](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NM-06-57): Reports of damage to airplanes and to property on the ground caused by blue or clear ice falling from airplanes.. Issued Jul 27, 2006 ## Registered aircraft None registered with this model now. ## NTSB investigations (4) 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 DCA93RA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA93RA060), Aug 18, 1993: Douglas DC-8-61 (N814CK), Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, destroyed - [NTSB DCA79AA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA79AA005), Dec 28, 1978: Douglas DC-8 (N8082U), Portland, OR, destroyed, 10 fatal - [NTSB NYC70A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70A0018), Aug 2, 1969: Douglas DC-8 (N8775), No.Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean), no damage - [NTSB MIA68A0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0109), Jun 12, 1968: Douglas DC-8 (N8775), Norfolk, VA, minor damage ## FAA accident and incident reports (5) 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 19991203038679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991203038679I), Dec 3, 1999: Doug DC861 (N813CK), Fort Wayne, IN. Found pressure hydraulic line on #3 engine driven hydraulic pump blown. Replaced wire at right hand main landing gear door switch. Cannon plug ops check normal - [Incident 19980122045569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980122045569I), Jan 22, 1998: Doug DC861 (N861PL), Denver, CO. (-5) Aircraft landed at dia on runway 35L at 07:32, encountered ice on the runway and slid off the FAR end of the runway. No damage to aircraft and no… - [Incident 19970521017469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970521017469I), May 21, 1997: Doug DC861 (N847AX), Wilmington, OH, Minor damage. Narrative: SDR will be submitted after vendor inspection and testing of generator and csd. On climb out from oak the #3 generator field relay opened and would… - [Accident 19930818037269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930818037269A), Aug 18, 1993: Doug DC861 (N814CK), Nassau, Bahamas, Destroyed. Stalled and crashed turning low slow steep final. PIC fatigued due 18HR duty. Failed AD power stick shaker active. - [Incident 19920611033259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920611033259I), Jun 11, 1992: Doug DC861 (N813CK), Wichita, KS. Aircraft departed runway and main gear sank into mud. Runway blocked several hours. ## Service difficulty reports (942, newest 50) As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report. - [SDR ABXA070086](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA070086), Mar 27, 2007: ACCESS PANEL. MISSING. ON POST FLIGHT FOUND FIRE BOTTLE ACCESS PNL ON PRESS GAGES MISSING. (CENTER INBOARD DOOR ASSEMBLY). INSTALLED TEMPORARY COVER PER REA D857-55548, DEFERRED PER R - [SDR ABXA060143](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060143), Mar 11, 2006: FRAME. CORRODED. FOUND CORROSION ON AFT SIDE OF FRAME CAP, STA 70, BETWEEN LONGERON 29 RIGHT AND LONGERON 30 RIGHT IS OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED EXISTING EXTERNAL DOUBLER AT STA 70 - [SDR ABXA060144](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060144), Mar 11, 2006: FITTING. CORRODED. WHILE ADDRESSING CORROSION ON AFT SIDE OF FRAME CAP, STA 70, BETWEEN LONGERON 29 RIGHT AND 30 RIGHT, CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE LONGERON 30 RIGHT END TIE FITTIN - [SDR ABXA060135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060135), Feb 28, 2006: FLOORBEAM. CORRODED. FOUND STA 25, RIGHT BUTT LINE 55, MAIN CABIN FLOORBEAM HAD CORROSION. FLOORBEAM IN AREA OF STA 25, RIGHT BUTT LINE 55 REPLACED IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-21 AND 51-1-20D. - [SDR ABXA060133](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060133), Feb 24, 2006: SKIN. CORRODED. FOUND STA 1623 TO 1630, LONGERON 32 RIGHT TO 33 RIGHT, SKIN MATERIAL CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS 36% MATERIAL LOSS (NOTED ON ITEM YY-783, STEP 17). INSTALLED REPAIR - [SDR ABXA060142](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060142), Feb 24, 2006: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. FOUND CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK MAIN CARGO BAY AT STA 960 - 970, RIGHT BUTT LINE 24, AROUND FASTENERS. OUT OF LIMITS. FIT AND DRILLED TWO NEW SECTIONS OF SEAT TRA - [SDR ABXA060115](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060115), Feb 24, 2006: SKIN. CORRODED. STA 22, OUTBOARD OF LONGERON 31 RIGHT, SKIN AREA WAS OUT OF LIMITS DUE TO CORROSION BLEND OUT, 27% MATERIAL LOSS. FABRICATED SKIN DOUBLER. TREATED, PRIMED AND I - [SDR ABXA060134](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060134), Feb 20, 2006: LONGERON. CORRODED. CORROSION FOUND LONGERON 31 RIGHT AROUND OUTBOARD RIVET ROW STA 21.5 WHILE OPENING AREA FOR ITEM YY-882. REMOVED LONGERON 31 RIGHT FROM STA. 10 TO 70. FABRICATE - [SDR ABXA060117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060117), Feb 16, 2006: FINGER DOUBLER. CORRODED. FOUND FORWARD ACCESSORY COMPARTMENT, STA 20, LONGERON 31 RIGHT, FINGER DOUBLER CORRODED. CORROSION REMOVED FROM INTERNAL FINGER DOUBLER BY BLENDING, RESULTING I - [SDR ABXA060104](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060104), Feb 16, 2006: FRAME. CORRODED. CORROSION ON FRAME IN AFT CARGO BAY AT STA 1020, LONGERON 35 LEFT. OUT OF LIMITS. FABRICATED T-BRACKET USING 7075-T6 0.120" X 0.090" THK. FABRICATED DOUBLER USI - [SDR ABXA060139](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060139), Feb 14, 2006: FITTING. CORRODED. WHILE REMOVING LONGERON 24 RIGHT AT STA 5 - 25 THE END FITTING AT STA 70 WAS NOTED TO HAVE CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED END FITTING. FITTING FABRICATED IAW A - [SDR ABXA060138](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060138), Feb 14, 2006: STIFFENER. CORRODED. LONGERON STIFFENER INSIDE LONGERON 23 RIGHT, STA 5 - 25 CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED STIFFENER. FABRICATED NEW STIFFENER FOR LONGERON 23 RIGHT, - [SDR ABXA060140](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060140), Feb 14, 2006: STIFFENER. CORRODED. WHILE REMOVING LONGERON 24 RIGHT AT STA 5 - 25, A STIFFENER AT STA 8 WAS NOTED TO HAVE CORROSION. REMOVED AND REPLACED STIFFENER AT STA 8 STIFFENER FABRICATED I - [SDR ABXA060145](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060145), Feb 14, 2006: SKIN. CORRODED. FOUND SHEARED RIVET HEADS STA 95 - 100, RIGHT SIDE ON LONGERON 29. FOUND CORROSION ON SKIN OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED DAMAGED SKIN AREA, 3" WIDE CENTERED ON LONGERO - [SDR ABXA060141](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060141), Feb 14, 2006: LONGERON. CORRODED. FOUND SHEARED RIVET HEADS STA 95 - 100, RIGHT SIDE ON LONGERON 29. FOUND CORROSION ON LONGERON OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED LONGERON 29 RIGHT FROM STA 86 TO 107. REMO - [SDR ABXA060103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060103), Feb 11, 2006: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. SEAT TRACK SECTION, STA 1500, RIGHT BUTT LINE 46, CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS AROUND SCREW HOLES. REMOVED AND REPLACED SEAT TRACK SECTION IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-3, 51-3-0, - [SDR ABXA060114](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060114), Feb 9, 2006: SUPPORT FITTING. CORRODED. FOUND STA 25, MAIN CABIN RIGHT SIDE, CUSP LINE, FRAME SUPPORT FITTING CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACED FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D AND 51-3-0. - [SDR ABXA060113](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060113), Feb 8, 2006: SKIN. CORRODED. FOUND CRACK ON AFT LOWER SKIN OF R1 DOOR CUTOUT, APPROXIMATE STA 190, RIGHT BUTT LINE 67. REMOVED DAMAGED AREA. FABRICATED FILLER 7075-T6 0.063". FABRICATED DOU - [SDR ABXA060137](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060137), Feb 7, 2006: FITTING. CORRODED. FOUND LOWER AFT CARGO, STA 1230, LONGERON 28 RIGHT, LONGERON BATHTUB FITTING CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED BATHTUB FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-21, 5 - [SDR ABXA060136](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060136), Feb 7, 2006: LONGERON. CORRODED. FOUND CORROSION ON OUTER HORIZONTAL LEG OF LONGERON 33 LEFT AT STA 1240. AFTER REMOVING CORROSION BY LOCALIZED BLENDING, THE AREA WAS OUT OF LIMITS. CUT OUT DAM - [SDR ABXA060116](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060116), Feb 7, 2006: STIFFENER. GOUGED. STA 1160, LONGERON 32 RIGHT, AFT CARGO CROSS SLIDE DOOR, LOWER FORWARD DOOR JAMB STIFFENER GOUGED. REMOVED AND REPLACED STIFFENER IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D. - [SDR ABXA060111](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060111), Feb 7, 2006: RIB. CORRODED. TWO BROKEN RIVETS AND BULGED RIB ON TOP OF WING CENTER BOX SECTION STA 759, RIGHT BUTT LINE 50. WEB WAS DISCOVERED TO HAVE EXFOLIATION CORROSION AT 2 LOCATIONS - [SDR ABXA060112](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060112), Feb 7, 2006: FRAME. CORRODED. LOWER AFT CARGO, STA 1040, BUTT LINE 0, LOWER FRAME SURFACE CORRODED. REMOVED FASTENERS AND CARGO TRACK TO ACCESS CORROSION SITE. FOUND TO BE OUT OF LIMITS. FAB - [SDR ABXA060102](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060102), Feb 7, 2006: FRAME. CORRODED. LOWER AFT CARGO STA 1100, LOWER FRAME RIGHT BUTT LINE 5 TO LEFT BUTT LINE 5, SURFACE CORROSION. REMOVED CORROSION IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8 AND 53-2-0. OUT OF LIMITS. - [SDR ABXA060100](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060100), Feb 7, 2006: CLIP. CORRODED. LOWER AFT CARGO STA 1000 BETWEEN LONGERON 33 RIGHT AND 32 RIGHT, FRAME CLIP CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED CORROSION IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-8. MADE REPAIR IAW REA D8 - [SDR ABXA060101](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060101), Feb 7, 2006: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. SEAT TRACK SECTION, STA 1580 TO STA 1620, LEFT BUTT LINE 42, CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED SEAT TRACK SECTION, FABRICATED AND INSTALLED NEW SECTION IAW DC8 SR - [SDR ABXA060110](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060110), Feb 6, 2006: DOUBLER. CORRODED. HEAVY CORROSION IN FORWARD CARGO BILGE AT BASE OF FORWARD BULKHEAD STA. 70, BUTT LINE 0. REMOVED AND REPLACED NOSE JACK PAD DOUBLER AND VERTICAL FRAME ASSEMBLY - [SDR ABXA060099](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060099), Feb 6, 2006: FITTING. CORRODED. CORROSION ON LEFT UPPER SIDE WING BOX SECTION, BUTTERFLY FITTING AT STA 683, LEFT BUTT LINE 62. CORRODED OUT OF LIMITS. REMOVED AND REPLACED LEFT UPPER SIDE WIN - [SDR ABXA060098](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060098), Feb 2, 2006: PRESSURE PANEL. CORRODED. 3 RIVET HEADS WERE SHEARED AND METAL WAS BULGING UNDER REINFORCEMENT STRAP, UPPER SURFACE OF RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL FORWARD OUTBOARD CORNER JUST OUT - [SDR ABXA060097](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060097), Feb 2, 2006: SKIN. CORRODED. CORROSION AROUND FASTENERS ON RIGHT WING, LEADING EDGE, UPPER SURFACE AT XFS 356.00. CORROSION OUT OF LIMITS. FABRICATED REPAIR DOUBLERS AND FILLERS IAW DC8 SRM - [SDR ABXA060076](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060076), Dec 9, 2005: LONGERON. CRACKED. FORWARD CARGO, LONGERON 35 LEFT, CRACKED, FS 250 - 270. INSTALLED LONGERON REPAIR AT FORWARD CARGO FS 250 - 270, LONGERON 35 LEFT IAW RFTS 40033 AND PROJECT E-4 - [SDR ABXA050340](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050340), Dec 7, 2005: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS (UNDER GLARESHIELD, OVERHEAD AND CLOSET LIGHTS) VERY DIM. OPS CHECKED ALL LIGHTS, ALL OPS CHECKED GOOD AT THIS TIME IAW DC8 MM. - [SDR ABXA050341](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050341), Dec 7, 2005: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS STILL DIM AND EMERGENCY HORIZONTAL GYRO LIGHTS DON'T WORK. GYRO FLAGGED WITH BATTERY POWER ONLY. REMOVED AND REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT - [SDR ABXA060073](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060073), Dec 6, 2005: SKIN. CORRODED. FORWARD CARGO FUSELAGE SKIN BULGED, CRACKED, FASTENER SHEARED, EVIDENCE OF EXFOLIATION CORROSION AT PREVIOUS REPAIR, FS 620 - 640, LONGERON 35 LEFT - 36 LEFT. R - [SDR ABXA060075](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060075), Dec 6, 2005: LONGERON. CRACKED. LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR WHEEL WELL LONGERON 24, FS 879 HAD A CRACK AT LOWER FASTENER FORWARD SIDE. REMOVED AND INSTALLED NEW FITTING IAW DC8 SRM 51-1-20D AND 53- - [SDR ABXA060074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA060074), Dec 1, 2005: LONGERON. CRACKED. RIGHT FS 879.375, LONGERON 24, HAD CRACK AT LOWER AREA. STOP DRILLED AND INSTALLED ANGLE REPAIR IAW DC8 SRM 53-2-2. - [SDR ABXA050090](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050090), Apr 11, 2005: INDICATOR. DEFECTIVE. ON TAKEOFF AND CLIMB, NR 3 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE CLIMBED TO 75 - 80 PSI. TOOK THROTTLE TO IDLE, PRESSURE WENT TO 60 PSI. SECURED NR 3 ENGINE. AIR TURN BACK. AFTER - [SDR ABXA050068](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA050068), Mar 5, 2005: PANEL. CRACKED. DURING ROUTINE LINE MAINTENANCE AT ILN, FOUND A 2.250 INCH CRACK IN NR 2 PYLON OUTBOARD PLANK AT STA YN300. REPAIRED PYLON PLANK IAW ABX AIR REA D853-51551-MR U - [SDR ABXA040348](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040348), Oct 5, 2004: BRACKET. BENT. DECLARED EMERGENCY, DURING RT TURNS IN FLT AILERONS HARD TO MOVE IN POWERED MODE. WHEN AILERONS DEPOWERED, OPS NORM. FOUND RT FAIRLEAD BRACKET BENT & INTERFERRI - [SDR ABXA040328](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040328), Sep 17, 2004: COMPRESSOR. DAMAGED. AFTER TURNING ON THE NR 4 CTC, THE AIRCRAFT FILLED WITH A BURNING OIL SMELL. TURNED NR 4 CTC OFF AND SMELL DISSIPATED. NOTE: DID NOT GET AN OVERHEAT LIGHT, RPM' - [SDR ABXA040266](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040266), Jul 29, 2004: WINDOW. STICKING. FIRST OFFICER'S SLIDING WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN. REPLACED FIRST OFFICER'S SLIDING WINDOW IAW DC8 56-10-0. - [SDR ABXA040265](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040265), Jul 12, 2004: SPRING. BROKEN. DURING MAINTENANCE, FOUND FIRST OFFICER'S WINDOW WAS STUCK. REPLACED SPRING, OPS CHECKED WINDOW. WINDOW DID NOT STICK. PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT TO 5 PSI DIFF. CHECK - [SDR ABXA040210](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040210), Jun 17, 2004: ENGINE. VIBRATION. AT 2000 FEET AND LEVELING OFF, POWER ADVANCED TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, HAD SEVERE NR 3 ENGINE VIBRATION. AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE IN SAFE CONDITION F - [SDR ABXA040211](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040211), Jun 16, 2004: SPRING. BROKEN. DURING MAINTENANCE INSPECTION, FOUND THE FIRST OFFICER'S SLIDING WINDOW WOULD NOT OPEN. FOUND SPRING BROKEN ON AFT LOWER HOOK. REPLACED SPRING. WINDOW CHECKED G - [SDR ABXA040135](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040135), Apr 1, 2004: LINKAGE. LACK OF LUBE. COULD NOT MOVE AILERON TRIM WHEEL DURING DESCENT INTO ILN. LUBED AND INSPECTED LT, RT AND WHEEL WELL AILERON LINKAGES. OPERATED AILERON TRIM THROUGH NUMBEROUS T - [SDR ABXA040117](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040117), Mar 26, 2004: DOWNLOCK SWITCH. CORRODED. AFTER GEAR EXTENSION, NOSE GEAR GREEN LIGHT DID NOT COME ON. NO RED UNSAFE LIGHT ON. REPLACED BULBS, NO HELP. CREW PERFORMED A GO-AROUND, CYCLED GEAR. VISUALLY - [SDR ABXA040109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040109), Mar 18, 2004: SMOKE DETECTOR. DEFECTIVE. UPPER CARGO FIRE SMOKE SOUNDED IN FLIGHT. ISOLATED TO NR 3 DETECTOR. TESTED NORMAL AFTER LANDING. REPLACED NR 3 SMOKE DETECTOR IAW DC-8 MM 26-10-05-2-0001. OPS - [SDR ABXA040088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040088), Feb 28, 2004: SPAR CAP. CRACKED. STA 857 LEFT BUTTLINE 24, SPAR CAP CRACKED. REPAIRED SPAR CAP IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-5, 51-1-8, 51-1-21, AND 51-3-1. - [SDR ABXA040087](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040087), Feb 23, 2004: FITTING. CRACKED. NR 3 PIT, AFT LOWER CARGO COMPARTMENT AFT DOOR JAMB FITTING WAS FOUND CRACKED DURING A LINE INSPECTION. REPLACED FITTING IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-20D. - [SDR ABXA040089](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA040089), Feb 15, 2004: FITTING. CRACKED. LEFT LONGERON 23 CRACKED AT STA 920. REPAIRED LONGERON IAW DC-8 SRM 53-2-2, 51-1-8, 51-1-20D, 51-3-1, AND 51-3-0. All 942: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61/reports.md ## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (220, 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 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 SA3169NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3169NM): Installation of floor proximity emergency escape marking system. Bruce Aerospace Inc - [STC SA3166SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3166SO): Installation of an Expanded parameters Digital Flight Data Recorder. Acron Aviation Inc - [STC ST01078AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01078AT): Installation of an expanded, 17-parameters, Allied Signal, or Loral-Fairchild, Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR). Acron Aviation Inc - [STC ST01174CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01174CH): Installation of UPS Aviation Technologies ADS-B provisions and Honeywell Mode-S System. Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc - [STC ST01936WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01936WI): Installation of LED lights. AeroLED's Holdings LLC - [STC SA2076SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2076SO): Installation of emergency escape path lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc - [STC SA2534SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2534SW-D): Replacement of Switch assembly Int'l Inflatables Co. P/N 68748, with DME Corp. P/N L-140 in emergency evacuation slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series - [STC SA2539SW-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2539SW-D): Replacement of light assembly, International Inflatables Co. P/N68555-1 with DME Corp. EL-104, EL-104A, and EL-104B in emergency slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series - [STC SA863EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA863EA): Incorporation of DME Corporation emergency evacuation slide lighting system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. Lists DC-8 Series - [STC ST02580AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02580AT): Lithium cell battery pack to replace currently approved alkaline battery pack used in escape slide emergency light system. Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc - [STC SA5720NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5720NM): Installation of the Mark VII ground proximity and windshear warning system. Honeywell International Inc - [STC SA467EA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA467EA): Inflight Motion Picture provisions. Burrana Inc - [STC SA3421NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3421NM): Installation of Hughes-Avicom video entertainment system. Burrana Inc. Lists DC-8 Series - [STC SA1066NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1066NM): Installation of a Video Projection System. Burrana Inc - [STC SA3140SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3140SO): Installation of a replacement coalescer filter, P/N 22D10 or 22D10-2. Purolator Facet, Inc - [STC SA2804WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2804WE): Installation of dual three Litton LTN-51 or LTN-72 Inertial Navigation System. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation - [STC SA4307WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4307WE): Installation of Litton LTN-51 or LTN-72 Inertial Navigation System. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation - [STC SA7076NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7076NM): Installation of Stretcher Carrier. Air Medic LLC - [STC ST01067LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01067LA): Installation of Litton LTR-97 fiber optic gyro systems. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation - [STC ST01467LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01467LA-D): Installation of Universal Avionics Terrain Avoidance Warning System and MFD-640 Multi Function Display(s). Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC - [STC ST01468LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01468LA-D): Installation of Universal Avionics Flight Management System. Zalinka Aviation Support, LLC - [STC SA1511GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1511GL): Installation of Type "C" containers. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1794GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1794GL): Incorporate anti-skid system inoperative and/or auto-ground spoilers inoperative landing field length data for Operations using 35° landing flaps. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA2303SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2303SO): Installation of standard equipment as as required by AC120-29. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC ST00670CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00670CH): Installation of single or dual II Morrow, Apollo 2101/2102 GPS Navigation Management Computer Systems. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1421GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1421GL): Installation of Supplemental Electric Heater. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1462GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1462GL): Installation of ABX Cargo Handling System. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1559GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1559GL): Installation of dual 20 Joule engine ignition system when powered by P&W JT3D-3B engines. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA3496NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3496NM): Installation of ABX-C Cargo Container assembly. Airborne Express Air Inc - [STC ST369CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST369CH): Approve autopilot and/or flight director coupled approach with 35 landing flap selection. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA7729SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA7729SW): Installation of digital fuel quantity indicators, fuel totalizer, and capacitive fuel compensator units. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc - [STC SA2304SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2304SO): Installation of dual Bendix EFS-10 with MFD and dual Collins FDS-85 system. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA2306SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2306SO): Installation of the Sperry directional gyro system. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA2307SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2307SO): Installation of the third vertical gyro system. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA2308SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2308SO): Installation of the dual IDC Series 35900 mach/airspeed indicator system. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA2310SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2310SO): Installation of the dual Kollsman/IDC 28007-427 encoding altimeters with standby altimeter system. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA2313SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2313SO): Installation of the Bendix RDR-4A radar system. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA2319SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2319SO): Modification of the thrust brake indicator system. Airborne Express Air Inc - [STC SA2318SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2318SO): Installation of the door warning system. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1360GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1360GL): Install Parker Hannifin Freon Air Conditioning System. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1616GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1616GL): Installation of Ametek digital fuel flow/fuel used indicator P/N10250N010F01. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1733GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1733GL): Installation of Vickers PV3-160-4B hydraulic pump. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1761GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1761GL): Installation of Kollsman P/N 35900-A2284 Mach airspeed indicator. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA2320SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2320SO): Installation of the Fairchild F-800 digital flight data recorder system. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC ST117CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST117CH): Installation of expanded parameters. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC ST125CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST125CH): Installation of JET model AI-330 attitude indicator. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC ST53CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST53CH): Replacement of McD PN 4642526 compressor check valve flapper assembly with ABX Air, PN A04574. ABX Air Incorporated - [STC SA1349WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1349WE): Passenger Entertainment System, Stereo and Monaural Tape Deck Audio. United Airlines Inc - [STC SA1400WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1400WE): 198 passenger interior arrangement installed in accordance with FAA Approved United Air Lines List No. COA 2-3044 or COA 2-3887. Alternative 184 passenger interior arrangement installed in accordance with DAS Approved Drawing List No. COA 2-4546 dated April 17, 1974. (Revision dated June 12, 1974) or later FAA approved revisions. United Airlines Inc All 220: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-61/stcs.md ## The same model under other registry codes Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes. - [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-61](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-61): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 302195B --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.