# Douglas DC-8-73F

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 302199F
- Manufacturer (registry): DOUGLAS
- Model: DC-8-73F
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 4 · Turbo-jet
- Seats: 152
- Weight class: 20,000 lb and over
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS 4A25](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/4A25) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: The Boeing Company
- Registered aircraft: 2
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f

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 2007-13-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-13-02): Sump heater, scavenge valve, and scavenge pump · Boeing DC-8-62, DC-8-62F, DC-8-63 and 4 more. Effective Jul 25, 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 2006-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-04): Main cabin cargo door · Boeing DC-8-33, DC-8-51, DC-8-53 and 11 more. Effective Mar 13, 2006
- [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 2003-17-07 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 2002-03-05](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 2001-08-16](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 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
- [AD 2000-01-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-18): Lower Cap of the Wing Front Spar · Boeing DC-8-11, DC-8-12, DC-8-21 and 24 more. Effective Feb 23, 2000
- [AD 98-26-51](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-26-51): Main Deck Cargo Door · Cargo door, cargo restraint bulkhead, heavy duty flooring… (Plattner STC SA1802SO). Effective Feb 3, 1999
- [AD 97-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-04-04): Auxiliary Power Units · Airbus BAC 1-11 200 Series, BAC 1-11 400 Series, Auxiliary Power Units and 54 more. Effective Mar 24, 1997

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 2004-06-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-06-06) (historical): Lower cargo doorjamb corners · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72 and 3 more. Effective Apr 29, 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 2003-03-15](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
- [AD 88-11-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/88-11-03) (historical): Generator Cables · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72 and 3 more. Effective Jun 3, 1988
- [AD 83-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/83-02-05) (historical): Exhaust Nozzle Plug · McDonnell Douglas DC-8-71, DC-8-71F, DC-8-72 and 3 more. Effective Feb 7, 1983

All 140: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f/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 (2)

- [N155CA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N155CA): [Heavylift Cargo Airlines Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HEAVYLIFT%20CARGO%20AIRLINES%20INC), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), S/N 46073
- [N804DH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N804DH): [Bjw Services Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BJW%20SERVICES%20INC), [Kingman, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Kingman), S/N 46091

## NTSB investigations (5)

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 DEN08IA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08IA022), Nov 2, 2007: Douglas DC-8-73F (N880UP), Wichita, KS, incident, minor damage. Probable cause: Failure of the recirculation fan motor end ball bearing.
- [NTSB DCA01WA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA01WA061), Sep 24, 2001: Douglas DC-8 (N806DH), Mexico City, Mexico, incident, no damage
- [NTSB DCA98WA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA98WA032), Mar 8, 1998: Mcdonnell Douglas DC8-73 (N812UP), Koln-Bonn, Germany, incident, no damage
- [NTSB SEA88IA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88IA121), Jun 30, 1988: Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-73F (N791FT), Seattle, WA, incident, minor damage
- [NTSB NYC70IN083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70IN083), Feb 4, 1970: Douglas DC-8 (N791FT), Las Vegas, NV, incident, no damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (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 20100805046569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100805046569I), Aug 5, 2010: Douglas DC-8-73F (N806DH), Plato, NY, No damage. Aircraft cabin altitude horn sounded inflight at FL360 due to leaking center windshield, loud squeal in flight deck. Emergency declared, crew obtained…
- [Incident 20100208004889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100208004889I), Feb 8, 2010: Douglas DC-8-73F (N807DH), Memphis, TN, Minor damage. During landing at Memphis the left rear main inboard and outboard tires blew. The tire debris struck the left inboard flap causing a 12" by 10" up to 0.250"…
- [Incident 20080501833679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080501833679I), May 1, 2008: Doug DC873F (N606AL), Wichita, KS, No damage. (-23) On may 1, 2008, at 0650 local time, the flight crew for air transport international LLC, operating as flight no. 802, a DC-8-73F, tail number N606AF,…
- [Incident 20080214012409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080214012409I), Feb 14, 2008: Doug DC873F (N806UP), Greensboro, NC, Minor damage. (-23) On 2/14/2008 at Greensboro, NC (gso), aircraft N806UP began its take-off roll on rwy 5 at 2327. Approximately 800 ft into the takeoff roll, at a speed of…
- [Incident 20080213012489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080213012489I), Feb 13, 2008: Doug DC873F (N819UP), Charlotte, NC, Minor damage. (-23) Flight 1285, N819UP, departed kclt enroute to ksdf. While taking off, crew overheard ATC issue a windshear advisory on the approach end of the runway.…
- [Incident 20071102824759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071102824759I), Nov 2, 2007: Doug DC873F (N880UP), Wichita, KS, No damage. (-23) On November 02, 2007 at 0626 local time, aircraft N880UP, flight #918, while enroute from louisville, Kentucky, (sdf) to ontario, California (ont) was…
- [Incident 20051130028199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051130028199I), Nov 30, 2005: Doug DC873F (N851UP), Omaha, NE. (-23) Pilot reported to ATC that the right main gear may not be locked. Acft landed without incident. Company mechanics found an open wire in the wire bundle…
- [Incident 20051018023409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051018023409I), Oct 18, 2005: Doug DC873F (N814UP), Louisville, KY. (-23) On October 18, 2005 at approximately 1838 hours ATC received a report from ups flight 9610, with crew reporting smoke in cockpit while aircraft in taxi.…
- [Incident 20050810020289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050810020289I), Aug 10, 2005: Doug DC873F (N801DH), Houston, TX, Minor damage. (-23) Comm cntr notified the duty accident ASI at approx. 1830L that a dhl, DC-8, reg. No. N801DH, had lost power on the #1 engine and upon landing the…
- [Incident 20041013030169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041013030169I), Oct 13, 2004: Doug DC873F (N801DH), Wichita, KS. (-23) On October 13, 2004, dhs astar air cargo inc. flight no. 102, while in cruise phase of flight after departing sfo to cvg declared an emergency due to a…
- [Incident 20030528009539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030528009539I), May 28, 2003: Doug DC873F (N602AL), Kansas City, MO. (-23) On 5-28-2003, air transport international inc., flight 708, declared an emergency when the landing gear handle was placed to gear down position and the…
- [Incident 20020430009029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020430009029I), Apr 30, 2002: Doug DC873F (N802UP), Kansas City, MO. (-23) On April 30, 2002, at approximately 2219 CDT, ups flight 673, a DC-8, N802UP, aborted takeoff at Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, MO.…
- [Incident 20011227036039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011227036039I), Dec 27, 2001: Doug DC873F (N880UP), Minneapolis, MN. (-23) UPS556 reported #4 engine thrust reverser opened in flight. Aircraft landed without incident at 1029Z at the msp airport.
- [Incident 20010925025689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010925025689I), Sep 25, 2001: Doug DC873F (N806DH), Mexico City, Mexico, Minor damage. (-23) A dhl DC-8, tail number N806DH, was on takeoff roll on runway 5L at the Mexico City international airport, Mexico City, Mexico. A B-777 aircraft operated…
- [Incident 20010316003589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010316003589I), Mar 16, 2001: Doug DC873F (N2674U), Newburgh, NY. (-23) On March 16, 2001 emery flight 349 inbound for swf reported a loss of oil quantity on #1 engine. The engine was shutdown in flight. Maintenance found the…
- [Incident 20010216005249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010216005249I), Feb 16, 2001: Doug DC873F (N796FT), Dayton, OH. (-23) Dayton ATCT reported that emery 013, a DC-8, declared an emergency with #4 engine out. The a/c landed without incident on runway 6L at 01712Z. Emergency…
- [Incident 20000218002919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000218002919I), Feb 18, 2000: Doug DC873F (N802UP), Pittsburgh, PA. On February 18, 2000, at 0535E, a DC-8-73F, s/n 46100, registered as N802UP and operated as ups (ipxa) flight #172, was enroute from "sdf" to "MDT" when the…
- [Incident 19990915027179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990915027179I), Sep 15, 1999: Doug DC873F (N810UP), Ontario, CA. (-23) Ups 2920, DC-8, flew from albuquerque, NM, to Ontario, CA, delcared an emergency prior to landing Ontario International Airport due to hydraulic failure.…
- [Incident 19990323021339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990323021339I), Mar 23, 1999: Doug DC873F (N852UP), Albuquerque, NM, Minor damage. On March 23, 1999, at 1640 MST, a Douglas DC-8-73F (N852UP) registered to and operated by united parcel service (ipxa), louisville, KY, sustained minor damage…
- [Incident 19970129005189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970129005189I), Jan 29, 1997: Doug DC873F (N840UP), Louisville, KY. Narrative: on the date of the incident capt. siems was acting as pilot in command of ups flight #918, a DC-8-73, between Louisville, KY and ontario, cal. While…
- [Incident 19961127040439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961127040439I), Nov 27, 1996: Doug DC873F (N804DH), Kansas City, MO. Narrative: on 11/27/96, dhl flight 101 was enroute to luk, when the crew received a fire indicator warning light. The crew diverted the aircraft to mci and…
- [Incident 19961031044909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961031044909I), Oct 31, 1996: Doug DC873F (N805UP), Houston, TX. Narrative: while taxiing this aircraft after landing, the aircraft's left main landing gear exited the taxiway and became lodged in the mud at the intersection…
- [Incident 19950429022629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950429022629I), Apr 29, 1995: Doug DC873F (N961R), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. High an fast on approach. Blew out all main tires trying to stop. Overran runway into sod. Wheels engines damaged.
- [Incident 19930618021559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930618021559I), Jun 18, 1993: Doug DC871F (N819UP), Baltimore, MD. Ground personnel overcome by vapors from leaking container. Found hazardous material in cargo bay.
- [Incident 19911121061099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911121061099I), Nov 21, 1991: Doug DC871F (N814UP), Newark, NJ, Minor damage. NR4 engine had hydraulic quantity loss. Shut down. Right gear brakes locked on rollout. Tires blew and caught fire.
- [Incident 19910910043829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910910043829I), Sep 10, 1991: Doug DC871F (N812UP), Kansas City, MO. Lost pressurization in flight. Diverted to Kansas City. Found duct blown off valve on left pack.
- [Incident 19910823051429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910823051429I), Aug 23, 1991: Doug DC871F (N807UP), Ontario, CA. Hydraulic fluid loss en route. Continued to destination. NR2 engine hydraulic pump had a cracked housing.
- [Incident 19900924053739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900924053739I), Sep 24, 1990: Doug DC871F (N796FT), Jacksonville, FL. Hydraulic failure en route. Landed safely. Hydraulic pressure line fitting union nut was loose and leaking in pylon
- [Incident 19900903045319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900903045319I), Sep 3, 1990: Doug DC871F (N808UP), Ontario, CA, Minor damage. NR2 engine fire on takeoff. Returned and landed. Hot engine started grass fire.
- [Incident 19900824042809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900824042809I), Aug 24, 1990: Doug DC871F (N818UP), Birmingham, AL. NR3 engine fire light on. Fired fire bottles. Landed safely. No fire. Electrical short in the system.
- [Incident 19900123003969I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900123003969I), Jan 23, 1990: Doug DC873F (N791FT), Dayton, OH. Stabilizer trim did not respond to control efforts. Trim system sprocket housing gear box had sheared pin.
- [Incident 19900103003219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900103003219I), Jan 3, 1990: Doug DC873F (N795FT), Dayton, OH, Minor damage. NR1 main gear wheel and tire assembly departed on touch and go landing. Retaining nut on axle failed.
- [Incident 19881215065889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881215065889I), Dec 15, 1988: Doug DC873F (N807UP), Des Moines, IA, Minor damage. Plane rolled forward during start of NR4 engine. Pilot unaware chocks pulled. Had hydraulic leaks from brake systems
- [Incident 19881208065339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881208065339I), Dec 8, 1988: Doug DC873F (N2674U), Ontario, CA, Minor damage. Nr 1 engine nacelle damaged during landing. Discovered by maintenance during post flight inspection.
- [Incident 19880630042539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880630042539I), Jun 30, 1988: Doug DC873F (N791FT), Seattle, WA, Minor damage. Right main landing gear brakes locked on landing. Blew all 4 tires and ground down wheel and brake assembly.
- [Incident 19870508033509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870508033509I), May 8, 1987: Doug DC873F (N796FT), Tucson, AZ, Minor damage. During landing in gusting wind the nr 1 engine pod struck the runway.
- [Incident 19870312009439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870312009439I), Mar 12, 1987: Doug DC873F (N836UP), Des Moines, IA. Landed long and during turn around on overrun, landing gear broke through the asphalt.
- [Incident 19861227081709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861227081709I), Dec 27, 1986: Doug DC873F (N808UP), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Cargo door opened on takeoff. Returned with door lights on.
- [Incident 19860402015999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860402015999I), Apr 2, 1986: Doug DC873F (N894UP), Phoenix, AZ. While correcting steering discrepancy mechanic mistakenly unlatched nose gear downlock bungee. Crushed as nose fell
- [Incident 19850909049279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850909049279I), Sep 9, 1985: Doug DC8* (N808UP), Louisville, KY. Fire warning light came on after takeoff. NR4 engine shtdown. Found small leak at clamp in bleed air duct.
- [Incident 19850312012219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850312012219I), Mar 12, 1985: Doug DC863F (N791FT), Los Angeles, CA, Minor damage. Main system hydraulic problem en route. Blew 4 tires on landing. Engine driven hydraulic system anti skid failure.
- [Incident 19850215026469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850215026469I), Feb 15, 1985: Doug DC873F (N2674U), Chicago, IL, Minor damage. Wingtip struck radome of parked aal aircraft during taxi. Misinterpretation of ground persons signals.
- [Incident 19841206073579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841206073579I), Dec 6, 1984: Doug DC863F (N840UP), Louisville, KY. On takeoff roll, on snow plowed runway with fair braking, nr 4 engine came up slower. Yawed, nose gear off runway.
- [Incident 19840730053679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840730053679I), Jul 30, 1984: Doug DC8* (N809UP), Ontario, CA. Unable to retract right main gear after takeoff. Found attach pin at the strut had broken off.
- [Incident 19810507031129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810507031129I), May 7, 1981: Doug DC863F (N795FT), Chicago, IL. Aborted takeoff due to unsafe door light. Maintenance found a dirty micro switch.
- [Incident 19801003077729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801003077729I), Oct 3, 1980: Doug DC863F (N796FT), Houston, TX, Minor damage. Pilot made hard landing which extended previous crack in main gear fitting. Doubler had been installed.
- [Incident 19800421049619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800421049619I), Apr 21, 1980: Doug DC863F (N791FT), Houston, TX. Engine shut down and flight returned. Found compressor blade damaged.
- [Incident 19790607015659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790607015659I), Jun 7, 1979: Doug DC863F (N796FT), Rockford, IL. After holding, going to alternate, missing back course, landed ILS downwind, overtemped all engines in reverse.
- [Incident 19790103002059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790103002059I), Jan 3, 1979: Doug DC863F (N791FT), Detroit, MI. Nr 3 engine driven hydraulic pump malfunctioned. Pn mumber 29147 4516.
- [Incident 19780523039729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780523039729I), May 23, 1978: Doug DC863F (N791FT), Jamaica, NY, Minor damage. Wheel rim failed on landing.

## Service difficulty reports (15,471, newest 50)

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

- [SDR E4EB2015112401](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/E4EB2015112401), May 28, 2015: FRAME. CRACKED. EXTERIOR FUSELAGE AFT LT LAVATORY, SERVICE PANEL CUT OUT WORN & GOUGED AT LATCH CONTACT POINTS. FOUND GOUGE TO BE OUT OF LIMITS & FOUND CRACK ON FRAME. REPAIRED
- [SDR IXXA20121215035O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA20121215035O), Dec 15, 2012: WARNING LIGHT. FALSE ACTIVATION. DURING TAKEOFF, BELLY DOOR OPEN LIGHT ILUMINATED. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED. RESET ALL CARGO DOORS IAW MM 52-70-0 ALL WARNING LIGHTS OUT.
- [SDR IXXA20121127032O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA20121127032O), Nov 27, 2012: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. ON APPROACH, RT MLG DOWN GREEN LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE, NO RED LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. CYCLED LANDING GEAR AND GREEN LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RESEATED CONNECTOR PLUG ON 
- [SDR DHLA20120413006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA20120413006), Apr 13, 2012: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. ACFT WAS GROUNDED. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK. OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW MM 33-50-0.
- [SDR DHLA201200005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201200005), Apr 5, 2012: WARNING LIGHT. FALSE ACTIVATION. ON CLIMB OUT, NR 4 THRUST REVERSER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. RAN THRUST REVERSER EMERGENCY STOW CHECKLIST. LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. RAN ABNORMAL IN FLIGHT ENGINE SH
- [SDR DHLA201203140004](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201203140004), Mar 14, 2012: CAP. LOOSE. NR 4 ENGINE SHUTDOWN DURING FLIGHT WITH OIL QTY AT 2 QUARTS. ACFT WAS GROUNDED. INSPECTED ENGINE FOUND OIL CAP TO BE LOOSE INSTALLED NEW CAP ASSY IAW MM 79-11-1
- [SDR IXXA20120306006S](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA20120306006S), Mar 5, 2012: RADOME. DAMAGED. NOSE RADOME DAMAGED. R & R NOSE RADOME IAW MM 53-50-1.
- [SDR IXXA20120223004S0](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA20120223004S0), Feb 23, 2012: DOOR. OUT OF RIG. L1 DOOR OUT OF RIG. R & R L1 DOOR AND ADJUSTED TO OPENING IAW MM 52-11-1, OPS CHECKED GOOD.
- [SDR DHLA201200003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201200003), Jan 31, 2012: BLADE. MISSING. NR 1 ENGINE FAILED WHEN ENCOUNTER OF CAT AT FL 370 OCCURED. PERFORMED ENGINE FAILURE CHECKLIST AND INFLIGHT AIRSTART ABNORMAL PROCEDURE AND ENGINE SHUTDOWN PROC
- [SDR DHLA2012010600001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA2012010600001), Jan 6, 2012: FIRE DETECTOR. MALFUNCTIONED. NR 3 ENGINE FIRE WARNING, PHASE ONES COMPLETED & ENGINE CHECKLIST, FIRED BOTTLE, LIGHT WENT OUT. OIL PRESSURE WAS POSITIVE. ACFT DIVERTED, ACFT WAS GROUNDED. IN
- [SDR DHLA20120106002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA20120106002), Jan 6, 2012: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. ACFT GROUNDED. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY PACK IAW MM 33-50-0 WORKING NORMAL.
- [SDR IXXA110082O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110082O), Dec 21, 2011: CONNECTOR. LOOSE. DURING UPLATCH CHECK, DOOR NOT LATCH LIGHT CAME ON. THE CREW CYCLED MAIN GEARS TWICE AND DOOR NOT LATCH LIGHT REMAINED ON. THE CREW LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCID
- [SDR IXXA110081O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110081O), Dec 20, 2011: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. DURING CLIMB OUT, AFTER GEAR RETRACTION, DOOR NOT LATCH LIGHT REMAINED ON. CREW CYCLED MAIN GEAR AND LIGHT REMAINED ON. LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MX INSP
- [SDR DHLA201100539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100539), Nov 15, 2011: ACTUATOR. LEAKING. AFTER DEPARTURE, ACFT LOST HYDRAULIC LEVEL TO JUST ABOVE THE EMERGENCY LEVEL. ALL PROCEDURES COMPLIED AND ACFT RETURNED TO DEPARTURE. ACFT GROUNDED ON ARRIVAL. 
- [SDR IXXA110072O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110072O), Oct 27, 2011: ENGINE. FAILED. DURING TAKEOFF ROLL NR 2 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALLED 3 TIMES. ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO BLOCKS WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. FOUND N1 SEIZED. REPLACED NR 2 ENGI
- [SDR DHLA201100538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100538), Oct 6, 2011: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. DURING PREFLIGHT FOUND EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ARMED-NO POWER ON ACFT BATTERY DEAD. ACFT WAS GROUNDED. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHT BATTERY RACK ASSY IAW MMS 33-50-00. O
- [SDR IXXA110060O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110060O), Sep 11, 2011: ENGINE. SLOW. REJECTED TAKEOFF DUE TO ASSYMETRICAL THRUST ON TAKEOFF ROLL. THE NR 4 ENGINE SLOW TO ACCELERATE, DID NOT REACH MAX POWER. THE CREW RETURNED TO BLOCKS WITHOUT FU
- [SDR DHLA201100537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100537), Aug 26, 2011: SKIN. CORRODED. LOWER FUSELAGE HAS CRACK IN SKIN AT STA 100 AT LONGERON 35 & 36R. CRACK IS PROBABLY INDUCED BY CORROSION. COMPLIED WITH STEPS 1-11 OF EVA D853-00412. FABRICATED
- [SDR DHLA2011F00187](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA2011F00187), Aug 25, 2011: SKIN. CRACKED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH VISUAL WALK AROUND INSP, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER FUSELAGE SKIN AT STA 100.5. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE CAUSE OF THE CRACK WAS C
- [SDR DHLA201100536](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100536), Aug 15, 2011: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. ACFT GROUNDED. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY PACK AND OPS CHECKED GOOD IAW MM 33-50-1.
- [SDR DHLA201100534](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100534), Jul 28, 2011: ENGINE. FAILED. DURING DESCENT NR3 ENGINE AT IDLE, STARTED RUMBLING ENGINE N1 & N2 SPOOLED DOWN NO- OIL PRESSURE. ACFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE ASSY.
- [SDR DHLA201100533](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100533), Jul 26, 2011: LINE. LEAKING. AT FL 380 ENGINE NR 1 FAILED. COMPLETED ENGINE FAILURE CHECK LIST. TRIED RESTART AT 340 NO GOOD. AT FL 220 RESTART SUCCESSFUL. ALL PARAMETERS NORMAL. ACFT WAS G
- [SDR DHLA201100525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100525), Jul 11, 2011: BATTERY. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ONLY STAY ON FOR A FEW SECONDS. ACFT WAS GROUNDED. REPLACED EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHT BATTERY ASSY AND SYS. OPS CK GOOD IAW MM 33-50-1.
- [SDR IXXA110049O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110049O), Jun 27, 2011: DAMPER. DEFECTIVE. DURING CLIMB OUT, THE CREW NOTICED AT 250 KNOTS A PULSING IN BOTH CONTROL COLUMNS. THE PULSE INCREASED THROUGH ANY PITCH CHANGE WHETHER USING THE AUTOPILOT OR M
- [SDR DHLA201100531](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100531), Jun 23, 2011: FITTING. CORRODED. RT OUTER WING FWD BOTTOM PANEL.- FITTING HAS EXFOLIATION CORROSION S-62 (NR 4 ALT TANK) STA XW 408.000 PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 57-1-0 PG 1, DWG 3640143. 
- [SDR DHLA201100530](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100530), Jun 23, 2011: FITTING. CORRODED. RT OUTER WING FWD BOTTOM PANEL.- FITTING HAS EXFOLIATION CORROSIOIN S-63, STA XW 408.000 (NR4 ALT TANK) PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 57-1-0 PG 1, DWG 3640143.
- [SDR DHLA201100516](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100516), Jun 22, 2011: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. DURING PDC CK FOUND EMERGENCY LIGHTS INOPERATIVE. ACFT WAS GROUNDED. R & R EMER LIGHTS BATTERY PACK IAW MMS 33-50-10. OPS-CK-GOOD.
- [SDR IXXA110048O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110048O), Jun 10, 2011: CONNECTOR. DIRTY. ON FINAL APPROACH WITH LANDING GEAR LEVER DOWN, RT LANDING LIGHT DID NOT ILLUMINATE. THE CREW CYCLED THE GEAR AND GEAR LIGHT ILLUMINATED 10 SECONDS AFTER GEAR C
- [SDR DHLA201100532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100532), Jun 7, 2011: STRINGER. CRACKED. RT INNER WING AFT TOP PANEL.- STRINGER NR4 CRACKED STA XRS 87.000. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW FAA FORM 8110-3, DATED 07-21-11, EVA D857-00408 REV IR DATED 07-06
- [SDR DHLA201100527](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100527), Jun 7, 2011: LONGERON. CORRODED. FWD ACCY COMPT- L33R SHOWS EXFOLIATION CORROSION AT STA 14.000. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 53-2-2, FIG 10 SHEET 1,3, TR 53-153 SHEET 4, TR 53-193. REMOVED F
- [SDR DHLA201100521](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100521), Jun 7, 2011: LONGERON. CORRODED. FWD ACCY COMPT- L33R SHOWS EXFOLIATION CORROSION AT STA 14.000. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 53-2-2, FIG 10 SHEET 1,3, TR 53-153, SHEET 4, TR 53-193. REMOVED 
- [SDR DHLA201100515](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100515), Jun 7, 2011: AMPLIFIER. INOPERATIVE. AMBER CARGO SMOKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING DESCENT, LIGHT EXTINGUISHED ON SHORT FINAL APPROACH TO LANDING, NO SMOKE OR FIRE WAS NOTICED TO CREW. EMERGENCY WAS D
- [SDR DHLA201100524](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100524), Jun 6, 2011: FRAME. DEFORMED. MAIN CARGO BAY FRAME DEFORMED BS 1580.000 L19TO 21R. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG. 2 SHEET 6, SRM 53-4-1 FIG. 51 SHEET 21. REMOVED DEFORMED FRAME S
- [SDR DHLA201100523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100523), Jun 6, 2011: FITTING. CORRODED. FWD ACCY COMPT FITTING CORRODED BY EXFOLIATION STA 8.000 L33R. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 53-1-0 PG 1 REMOVED CORROSION IAW SRM 51-1-8 PG 17-18 FOUND WITHIN
- [SDR IXXA110046O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110046O), Jun 5, 2011: LINK. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM NOSE GEAR AREA, THEY RETURNED TO DEPARTURE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MX FOUND RT NOSE GEAR DOOR OPENED, NO FURTH
- [SDR IXXA110045O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110045O), Jun 5, 2011: LATCH. FAILED. AFTER TAKEOFF, THE CREW HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM NOSE GEAR AREA, THEY RETURNED TO DEPARTURE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MX INSPECTED NOSE GEAR AND FOUND RT NOSE GE
- [SDR DHLA201100529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100529), Jun 3, 2011: TEE FITTING. CRACKED. R2 SERVICE DOOR INNER FITTING CRACKED 1". REMOVED CRACKED TEE FITTING IAW SRM 51-1-20D, SRM 51-1-21. CLEANED, TREATED & PRIMED AREA IAW SRM 51-1-8B. INSTALLED N
- [SDR DHLA201100520](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100520), Jun 2, 2011: SKIN. CORRODED. EXT FUS LWR SKIN CORRODED STA 1460.000 - 1480.000, L34L TO 35L. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 53-1-0, PG 1, SRM 53-4-1, FIG. 17A SHEET 2. REMOVED LEVEL II CORR
- [SDR DHLA201100522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100522), Jun 1, 2011: SKIN. CRACKED. RT WING UPPER SKIN 2" CRACK STA XRS 74.869 (BETWEEN CTR SPAR AND S-8). PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW FAA FORM 8110-3 DATED 06-28-11, EVA D857-00406 REV IR, ASTAR D
- [SDR DHLA201100519](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100519), Jun 1, 2011: FRAME. DEFORMED. MAIN CARGO COMPT FRAME DEFORMED STA 1580.000 L21 TO 19L PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 53-2-0 FIG 2, SHEET 6, SRM 53-4-1 FIG 51 SHEET 21. REMOVED DEFORMED FRAME
- [SDR DHLA201100528](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100528), May 31, 2011: ANGLE. CRACKED. NR 2 ENG TO PYLON ANGLE CRACK 10" STA YN 183.000 AT 12 O'CLOCK POS, LT SIDE. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW FAA FORM 8110-3, DATE 07-02-11, EVA D854-00407, REV IR D
- [SDR DHLA201100526](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100526), May 31, 2011: FITTING. CORRODED. RT MLG WHEEL WELL FITTING CORRODED AT STA 857.125, RBL 47 (EXFOLIATION). REMOVED LEVEL II CORROSION IAW SRM 51-1-8 PG 17-20. FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-2-0 
- [SDR DHLA201100518](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100518), May 31, 2011: SKIN. CORRODED. RT AILERON SKIN LOWER PLATING CORRODED STA XA 737.000 - XA 775.000. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 57-8-1 FIG 4. REMOVED LEVEL 2 CORROSION IAW SRM 51-1-8 PG 17-
- [SDR IXXA110043O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110043O), May 30, 2011: LOCK SENSOR. DEFECTIVE. AFTER TAKEOFF, NR 2 THRUST REVERSER LIGHT WAS BLINKING. THE CREW ACTUATED THE EMERGENCY STOW PUMP BUT NO HELP. THEY RETURNED TO DEPARTURE AND UPON LANDING THE L
- [SDR IXXA110040O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110040O), May 12, 2011: FUEL CONTROL. OUT OF ADJUST. DURING CRUISE, NR 4 ENGINE FLAMEDOUT. THE CREW ATTEMPTED RESTART, ENGINE WOULD NOT START. THEY LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MX ACCOMPLISHED FAULT TREE 51, C
- [SDR DHLA201100500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100500), May 7, 2011: BATTERY PACK. INOPERATIVE. EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK DEAD. ACFT WAS GROUNDED. R & R EMERGENCY BATTERY PACK IAW MM 33-50-1. GROUND CKS GOOD.
- [SDR IXXA110037O](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/IXXA110037O), May 5, 2011: CONTROL TUBE. DIRTY. AT FLIGHT LEVEL 370, THE NR 2 ENGINE POWER ROLLED BACK FROM 94 PERCENT TO 87 PERCENT WITH A CORRESPONDING DROP IN EGT AND N2. THE PMC FOR NR 2 ENGINE WAS SWITCH
- [SDR DHLA201100049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100049), May 4, 2011: BATTERY PACK. DISCHARGED. ALL 3 EMERGENCY EVAC LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE OR ARE VERY DIM WHEN PERFORMING A BATTERY CHECK. ACFT WAS GROUNDED. R & R EMERGENCY LIGHTS BATTERY RACK ASSY IAW D
- [SDR DHLA201100041](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100041), May 1, 2011: SKIN. CORRODED. FUSELAGE SKIN BULGING AND CRACKED AT FS 26.0, BETWEEN LONGERONS 35L AND 36. ACCOMPLISHED SKIN EXTERNAL DOUBLER REPAIR IAW EVA D853-0041 REV A, DWG D85300441-001
- [SDR DHLA201100048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHLA201100048), Apr 11, 2011: SKIN. CRACKED. LT OTBD AIL LWR NOSE PLATING CRACKED 1" STA XA 734.000. PERFORMED MAJOR REPAIR IAW SRM 57-1-0, PG 1, SRM 57-8-1, FIG 4. REMOVED DAMAGED NOSE PLATING IAW SRM 57-

All 15,471: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (135, 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 SA1315NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1315NM): Installation of overhead storage compartments, ceiling and wall linings and normal and emergency lights. Safran Cabin Inc
- [STC SA3169NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3169NM): Installation of floor proximity emergency escape marking system. Bruce Aerospace 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 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 ST00375AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00375AT): Installation of a CAS-81 TCAS II and a TRA-67 Mode S transponder. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SA9079SC-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA9079SC-D): Recore of AiResearch Precooler, P/N 194430-1, -2 in accordance with Honeywell LORI Sealed Drawing List SDL3779-1, Revision A, dated 11 October 2005 or later FAA approved revision. Honeywell International Inc
- [STC SE00584AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE00584AT): Installation of ELDEC fuel flow meter and Kollsman digital fuel flow/fuel used indicator. GDC Technics LLC
- [STC SA3421NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3421NM): Installation of Hughes-Avicom video entertainment system. Burrana Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC SA5059NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA5059NM): Installation of Ancra cargo conveyor system, P/N's 81381-11, 81382-11. Ancra International LLC
- [STC ST00347BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00347BO): Modification to upgrade a BendixKing CAS 67A TCAS II system to CAS 67B TCAS II Change 7.1. Pro Star Aviation, LLC
- [STC SA3140SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3140SO): Installation of a replacement coalescer filter, P/N 22D10 or 22D10-2. Purolator Facet, Inc
- [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 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 ST01668LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01668LA): Installation of a single LTN-2012 Global Positioning Sensor Unit (GPSU) and dual LTN-92 Inertial Reference System (INS). 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 SA3420NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3420NM): Installation of Brownline Aft Stop, P/N 46443-102. Telair US LLC
- [STC SA1511GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1511GL): Installation of Type "C" containers. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA1462GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1462GL): Installation of ABX Cargo Handling System. ABX Air Incorporated
- [STC SA3496NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3496NM): Installation of ABX-C Cargo Container assembly. Airborne Express Air Inc
- [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 SA3168NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3168NM): Installation of ANCRA Corp. End Restraints in the cargo pallet positions number one or eighteen. Ancra International LLC
- [STC SA3957NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA3957NM): Installation of cargo system P/N 80080-10, -11, or -12. Ancra International LLC
- [STC SA4560NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4560NM): Installation of ANCRA cargo system modification kit, P/N 81380-10. Ancra International LLC
- [STC SA4-918](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4-918): 1. Aircraft wiring in accordance with Douglas Aircraft Co. Service Change #17 (UAL COA-0-1456) to provide an operational Aircraft Flight Data Rrecorder conforming to CAR Amendment 40-6, paragraph 40.208 with the following additions to assure recording of data during takeoff and landing roll: a. Relay to provide automatic start of recording when nose landing gear reaches airborne condition on takeoff. b. Time delay relay to turn off recorder one minute after nose landing gear reaches "on ground" condition, on landing. c. Installation of standard toggle switch on Systems Engineer's Console, to permit Second Officer to turn on recorder at start of takeoff run. 2. Install Waste King Flight Data Recorder #5424, TSO-C51. United Airlines Inc
- [STC SA611WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA611WE): Interior configuration - 120 passenger single class 5-abreast seating per United Air Lines approved drawing lists: COA 2-2083 (Sheet #1 Revision February 17, 1964, Sheet #2 dated December 4, 1963, Sheet #3 Revision dated February 27, 1964 and, COA 2-2099 Revision dated December 17, 1963). United Airlines Inc
- [STC SA65WE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA65WE): Installation of a cockpit hydraulic replenishing system. See 15F-2044 Chg. B, 9F-4813 Chg. C, 6F-8140 Chg. C, 6F-8130 Chg. B, 3F-9025 Chg. A, 3F-9022, 3F-9023 Chg. A, IF-9882, 6F-8141 Chg. C. COA-2-1534 (ERs 1 - 4), App. V(UAL) to AFM SM-23889, App. IV (UAL) to AFM SM-23891, App. VII(UAL) to AFM LB-30582 or later FAA approved revisions. United Airlines Inc
- [STC SA2825CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2825CE): Installation of B&D Instruments & Avionics, Inc. Electronic N2 Gas Compressor Indicator. Data required: (1) B&D Instruments & Avionics, Inc. Installation Manual Part No. 55006-003-011, Revision A, dated April 6, 1992, or later "FAA Approved" revision; and (2) copy of this certificate. Teledyne Controls
- [STC SA2826CE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2826CE): Installation of optional set of B&D Instruments & Avionics, Inc. Electronic Exhaust Gas Temperature (EFT) Indicators. Teledyne Controls
- [STC ST01202WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01202WI-D): Modification of an existing FAA approved Collins TPR-720, TPR-900 or TPR-901 Mode S transponder installation in Part 25 Aircraft using Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01202WI-D, latest FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST00746LA-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST00746LA-D): Installation of smoke detection system, lower cargo compartment. Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing Inc
- [STC SA2082SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2082SO): Installation of fuselage window plugs. Kosola & Associates Inc
- [STC SA2216SO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA2216SO): Installation of an Ancra cargo loading system. Kosola & Associates Inc
- [STC ST01494CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01494CH): Installation of a Universal Avionics Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) and a Universal Avionics GPS-1000 global positioning system. Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
- [STC ST01930CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01930CH): Installation of Innovative Solutions & Support dual air data display unit. Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
- [STC ST02123CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02123CH): Installation of Universal Aviionics Systems. Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services (AMES)
- [STC ST02540AT-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02540AT-D): Installation of replacement fuel tank sealant system. FFC Manufacturing
- [STC ST01256WI-D](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01256WI-D): Modification of a Collins TPR-720, TPR-900 or TPR-901 Mode S Transponder System installation with an ATC/TCAS Control Panel to an Elementary Surveillance Compliant Collins TPR-901 Mode S Transponder System installation with a Flight ID/ATC/TCAS Control Panel in accordance with Collins Drawing Index as listed on AML No. ST01256WI-D, Revision -, or later FAA approved revision. Rockwell Collins Inc
- [STC ST01220AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST01220AT): Installation of a Dual Trimble Model TNL-8100 Global Positioning System. Avionics Group Inc. Lists DC-8 Series
- [STC ST02069AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/ST02069AT): Installation of a Dual Trimble TNL-8100 GPS Navigation System. Avionics Group Inc
- [STC SA1076NE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1076NE): Installation of Aerofex livestock carrier P/N TS-QA-400 platform and panel system using size A or size M Class II pallet. Equine Air Transport Systems LLC
- [STC SA1343NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA1343NM): Installation of an environmental control system. Airweld Inc

All 135: https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-8-73f/stcs.md

## The same model under other registry codes

Amateur-built copies and renamed makers get their own codes.

- [Mcdonnell Douglas DC-8-73F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mcdonnell-douglas-dc-8-73f): 0 registered aircraft, registry code 302199H

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