# Proposed AD FAA-2012-0680: The Boeing Company Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 2013-19-20
- Products: Boeing
- Product type: Aircraft
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: July 11, 2012, 77 FR 40828
- Comments due: August 27, 2012
- Became: [AD 2013-19-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-20)
- Docket: FAA-2012-0680 (https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FAA-2012-0680, where comments are filed)
- Project: 2011-NM-247-AD
- FR document: 2012-16963
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/eb/72/eb72537161cd97efe740f0ad9e683303dd030e3bcaa212478bc4673ac6f4810d (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2012-07-11/pdf/2012-16963.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/11/2012-16963/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes
- FAA DRS: https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/0C4B80CBDBC4DBBD86257A38004E7B2E.0001
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/FAA-2012-0680

## Summary

We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10 and MD-10-10F airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that the safe life limit on certain main landing gear (MLG) upper torque link bolts is reduced significantly due to incorrect fabrication. This proposed AD would require replacing certain MLG upper torque link bolts with a new or serviceable part. We are proposing this AD to prevent damage to the MLG and consequent damage to airplane structure, which could adversely affect the airplane's continued safe flight and landing.

## Notices in this docket

- Jul 11, 2012: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 2012-16963, comments due Aug 27, 2012 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/07/11/2012-16963/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes)

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