Type Record · As of May 3, 2026
DOUGLAS DC-10-40
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
Registered
6
Year Range
1979–1980
NTSB Events
0
Airworthiness Directives
50
01 / Distribution
Where the fleet lives and was built
Counts of currently-registered DOUGLAS DC-10-40 aircraft by US state and decade of manufacture, sourced from the FAA Aircraft Registry.
By State (top 10)
- TX 100.0% 6
By Decade of Manufacture
- 1970s 16.7% 1
- 1980s 16.7% 1
- Unknown 66.7% 4
02 / NTSB Records
Events involving DOUGLAS DC-10-40 aircraft
No NTSB-recorded events match DOUGLAS DC-10-40 in the indexed corpus.
02b / NASA ASRS Reports
Near-miss reports involving DOUGLAS DC-10-40
NASA's voluntary, confidential reporting system surfaces what almost went wrong. 1 de-identified ASRS report references this airframe. Pilot-written narrative. ASRS reports are voluntary and not investigated — they represent the reporter's perspective and cannot infer prevalence.
03 / Airworthiness Directives
FAA directives applicable to DOUGLAS DC-10-40
50 directive(s) on file. Showing the most recent 25 · 25 more in the Federal Register.
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May 10, 2016
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F airplanes, Model DC-10- 15 airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F ai…
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Mar 27, 2015
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
We propose to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2013-08- 23, which applies to all The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. AD 2013-08-23 currently requires adding design features to dete…
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Oct 1, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
We are superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F airplanes. That AD currently requires installing or replacing with improved parts, as applicable, the b…
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Mar 28, 2012
Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes
We propose to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain The Boeing Company Model DC-10-10, DC-10- 10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC- 10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F airplanes. The existing AD currently requires installing or replacing with improved p…
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Nov 5, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F; Model MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to all Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10- 10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. The existing AD currently requires an inspection to determine if a certain fu…
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Oct 14, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This AD requires installing a support bracket and coupler on the left and right wing-to-fuselage transition, and metallic overbraid on the left and right leading edge wire assembly. This AD was prompted by fuel system reviews conducted b…
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Oct 5, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC- 10-40F, and MD-10-30F airplanes. This AD requires doing a one-time inspection of the wire bundles to determine if wires touch the upper surface of the center upper auxiliary fuel tank,…
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Oct 1, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. This AD requires installing an in-line fuse in certain float level switches and sleeving the wires between…
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Jul 7, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KDC-10), DC-10- 40, and DC-10-40F airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing a support bracket and coupler on the left and right wing-to-fuselage transition, and metallic overbraid on the left a…
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Jun 28, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC- 10-40, DC10-40F, and MD-10-30F airplanes. This proposed AD would require doing a one-time inspection of the wire bundles to determine if wires touch the upper surface of the center upper aux…
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May 4, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. This AD requires a one-time installation of electrical bonding jumpers for the fill valve controllers of f…
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Apr 21, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC- 10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. This proposed AD would require installing an in-line fuse in certain float level switches and sleevin…
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Feb 8, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC- 10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes. This proposed AD would require a one-time installation of electrical bonding jumpers for the fill val…
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Jan 20, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen Cylinder Assemblies, as Installed on Various Transport Airplanes
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace oxygen cylinder assemblies, as installed on various transport airplanes. That AD currently requires removing certain oxygen cylinder assemblies from the airplane. This AD removes certain oxygen cylinde…
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Jan 19, 2010
Airworthiness Directives; Sicma Aero Seat 88xx, 89xx, 90xx, 91xx, 92xx, 93xx, 95xx, and 96xx Series Passenger Seat Assemblies, Installed on Various Transport Category Airplanes
We propose to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the products listed above. This proposed AD results from mandatory continuing airworthiness information (MCAI) originated by an aviation authority of another country to identify and correct an unsafe condition on an aviation product. The MCAI describes the uns…
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Dec 31, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC- 10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes. That AD currently requires installing or replacing with improved parts, as applicable, the bonding straps between t…
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Dec 2, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace Oxygen Cylinder Assemblies, as Installed on Various Transport Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain AVOX Systems and B/E Aerospace oxygen cylinder assemblies, as installed on various transport airplanes. This AD requires removing certain oxygen cylinder assemblies from the airplane. This AD was prompted by the reported rupture of a high-pressure gaseous…
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Nov 25, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Corporation Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes
The FAA is revising an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all McDonnell Douglas Corporation airplane models identified above. That AD currently requires revising the FAA-approved maintenance program, or the Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, a…
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Sep 1, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10- 10F, and MD-10-30F airplanes. That action (the first supplemental NPRM) would have superseded an existing AD that curr…
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Feb 24, 2009
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. That AD currently requires modification of the installation wiring for the electric motor-operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main landing gear; r…
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Nov 26, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, and MD-10-30F Airplanes
The FAA is revising an earlier NPRM for an airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10- 10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC- 10-40, and DC-10-40F airplanes. The original NPRM would have revised an existing AD that currently requires installing or…
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Aug 28, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes
The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain transport category airplanes identified above. This AD requires modifying the fuel boost pumps. This AD results from a fuel boost pump found with blown thermal fuses and a fractured thrust washer. We are issuing this AD to prevent failure of the fuel b…
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Jul 28, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-15, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10), DC-10-40, DC-10-40F, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes
The FAA proposes to supersede an existing airworthiness directive (AD) that applies to certain McDonnell Douglas transport category airplanes. The existing AD currently requires modification of the installation wiring for the electric motor-operated auxiliary hydraulic pumps in the right wheel well area of the main la…
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Mar 19, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes
We are adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all McDonnell Douglas airplane models identified above. This AD requires revising the FAA-approved maintenance program, or the Airworthiness Limitations (AWLs) section of the Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, as applicable, to incorporate new AWLs for fuel…
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Mar 7, 2008
Airworthiness Directives; McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10 and DC-10-10F Airplanes, Model DC-10-15 Airplanes, Model DC-10-30 and DC-10-30F (KC-10A and KDC-10) Airplanes, Model DC-10-40 and DC-10-40F Airplanes, Model MD-10-10F and MD-10-30F Airplanes, and Model MD-11 and MD-11F Airplanes
We are revising an earlier proposed airworthiness directive (AD) for certain transport category airplanes identified above. The original NPRM would have required modifying the fuel boost pumps. The original NPRM resulted from a fuel boost pump found with blown thermal fuses and a fractured thrust washer. This action r…
07 / PMA replacement parts
FAA-approved replacement parts for DOUGLAS DC-10-40
60+ parts on file from the FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval database. Each is a non-OEM part the FAA has authorized for use as a replacement on this aircraft type.
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B101001-503#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2639417D90B9869A862584B700727928.0001##
Coffee Maker
Safran Cabin Inc. replaces B/E Aerospace, 3510-0016-03
PMA holder → -
B101001-501#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4ACE7E0A4B58304D8625849E005B842A.0001##
Coffee Maker
Safran Cabin Inc. replaces B/E Aerospace, 3510-0016-03
PMA holder → -
B101001-503#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/18C880CE1D9539B586257B6D006479F6.0001##
Coffee Maker
Safran Cabin Inc. replaces B/E Aerospace, 3510-0016-03
PMA holder → -
0108181 ( )#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/4BA6C624D168466186257DC8005EF863.0001##
Pilot/Co-Pilot, Disabled Pilot Restraint System
Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces NBD 6000
PMA holder → -
0501167-2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AA5F3826A335447B86257DC8005EF7CA.0001##
Elevator Cable Tension Regulator
Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces NBD 6000
PMA holder → -
0108177 ( )#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1C1EC85AFAB2D5BE86257DC8005EF8AA.0001##
Harness & Reel Assy, Pilot/Co-Pilot, Flight Engineer, 1st Observer Seats
Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces NBD 6000
PMA holder → -
1107033 ( )#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/FC4925CA274AD1EA86257DC8005EF8ED.0001##
Restraint System, Flight Attendant and 2nd Observer Seats
Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces NWD 6041
PMA holder → -
0501167-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7EABB5A9FBEC4F6B86257DC8005EF780.0001##
Elevator Cable Tension Regulator
Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces NBD 6000
PMA holder → -
0501166-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/91D5B6B367DC881786257DC8005EF72D.0001##
Rudder Cable Tension Regulator
Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces McD/D AMH 7019
PMA holder → -
0501168-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/56CB5FD2DE6CE71786257DC8005EF817.0001##
Aileron Cable Tension Regulator
Meggitt Safety Systems Inc replaces NBD 6000
PMA holder → -
Parts as Listed per Index List No.: 1196#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9E113FC29C1087DF86257192004CF86D.0001##
Centerline Bin/ Overhead Side Bin
Safran Cabin Inc. replaces Parts as Listed per Index List No.: 1196
PMA holder → -
B101001-501#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/066CD01C07D10FF9862575700056FF79.0001##
Coffee Maker
Safran Cabin Inc. replaces B/E Aerospace, 3510-0016-03
PMA holder → -
16975-4IAC#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/DC2D940928901B498625741F00711B39.0001##
Water Cooler Assembly
Airline Accessory Service Co LLC (Canceled) replaces Sundstrand P/N: 16975-4, -5
PMA holder → -
16975-5IAC#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/8449F310F11AA4028625741F00711B5D.0001##
Water Cooler Assembly
Airline Accessory Service Co LLC (Canceled) replaces Sundstrand P/N: 16975-4, -5
PMA holder → -
AE1011-7019-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/99A5E74B00497D188625810F00774CDD.0001##
Latch Assy.-Longitudinal Restraint
Aerotech Engineering Inc replaces AWJ7019-1
PMA holder → -
AWJ7174-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7B5333BD1FC31E5C862572C20069BD72.0001##
Pawl
Aerotech Engineering Inc replaces AWJ7174-1
PMA holder → -
AE1011-7019-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A10EBC23B1BA4F1886257212006F3F9C.0001##
Latch Assy- Longitudinal Restraint
Aerotech Engineering Inc replaces AWJ7019-1
PMA holder → -
AE1011-7019-503#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/07856DA11066668A86257212006F3FD9.0001##
Latch Assy- Longitudinal Restraint
Aerotech Engineering Inc replaces AWJ7019-503
PMA holder → -
AE1011-7019-501#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/435E880D068E497B86257212006F3FBB.0001##
Latch Assy- Longitudinal Restraint
Aerotech Engineering Inc replaces AWJ7019-501
PMA holder → -
AMI7019-503#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2CFD155959A6292A862570E60054E761.0001##
Latch Assembly- Longitudinal Restraint
Aerotech Manufacturing Inc replaces AWJ7019-503
PMA holder → -
AMI7019-501#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/7187657D672E8761862570E60054E4A0.0001##
Latch Assembly- Longitudinal Restraint
Aerotech Manufacturing Inc replaces AWJ7019-501
PMA holder → -
AMI7019-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/126E45E83C65D74D862570E60054E1B6.0001##
Latch Assembly- Longitudinal Restraint
Aerotech Manufacturing Inc replaces AWJ7019-1
PMA holder → -
3-1185-700#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A87BE4B0B5A1629086257848005F3BC2.0001##
Seal-Stationary Oil
Rexnord Industries, LLC replaces 381026-2-1
PMA holder → -
3-1185-700#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/349DE1D0B2B76E2086257848005F3B91.0001##
Seal-Stationary Oil
Rexnord Industries, LLC replaces 3827275-1 Used on APU Honeywell (formerly Allied Garrett) TSCP700-4E/-5
PMA holder → -
28-985-702#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/C4D9CF2E9F21BDC1862576C5004FDEA6.0001##
Rotor-Seal
Rexnord Industries, LLC replaces Honeywell P/N 600841-4 as used on APU P/N 381026-2-1
PMA holder → -
28-985-702#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/9647245802FF2D67862576DB00602F1E.0001##
Rotor-Seal
Rexnord Industries, LLC replaces Honeywell P/N 3600841-4 as used on APU P/N 381026-2-1
PMA holder → -
SM600BA100N22-1#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/2B06422EB2FBDFE9862571D100470DE3.0001##
SEALED RCCB
SAFRAN Electrical & Power USA, LLC replaces BAN7016-607
PMA holder → -
NCS22012#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/273CBFFEE3A344BC862574A2005737DC.0001##
Receptacle
Ni-Cad Systems Inc replaces SAFT America p/n 22012
PMA holder → -
52838-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D918F6E847C9267F8625833F006C0BE0.0001##
P23 CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM DC-10
Telair US LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
52838-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/639BFC5E3FDCDF9E86257C230059DC05.0001##
P23 Cargo Conveyor System
Telair US LLC replaces Modification Part
PMA holder → -
53257-101#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/B2AD713BAC22A7E78625833F006C0F95.0001##
Cargo Roller
Telair US LLC replaces McDonnell Douglas P/N AWJ7169-1, AAJ7169-1
PMA holder → -
60-84735WE#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/30CEFF2E4E34B89D862576E700492C80.0001##
Shroud
Wencor LLC replaces 60-84735
PMA holder → -
60-84744WE#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/980A8D30DA834FB8862576E700492CAC.0001##
Bearing Assy, Carbon
Wencor LLC replaces 60-84744
PMA holder → -
97159#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/A8668DA4C9DE60288625717A006F4925.0001##
HOSE ASSEMBLY
Smiths Tubular Systems - Laconia, Inc. d/b/a Titeflex Aerospace replaces 97159
PMA holder → -
12950-S-400#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/AC2372C335B59D618625742600632288.0001##
ARROWSEAL
Arrowhead Products replaces 12950-S-400
PMA holder → -
21183-005#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/3F406B89E55D7DB98625728E00679F63.0001##
Actuator, Electro Mechanical Linear
ONTIC Engineering & Manufacturing Inc replaces BDA0001-509
PMA holder → -
8921664G2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/5E4323658BFBC46686258288005E25DD.0001##
Heater Standpipe
UTC Aerospace Systems, Goodrich Sensors & Integrated Systems replaces McDonnell Douglas PN 8921664G2
PMA holder → -
8921664G2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/D4C5793D69B2889586257BE30040D605.0001##
Heater Standpipe
UTC Aerospace Systems, Goodrich Sensors & Integrated Systems replaces McDonnell Douglas PN 8921664G2
PMA holder → -
8921664G2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/1A7A93B2AD0FC5F286257BC500460A58.0001##
Heater Standpipe
UTC Aerospace Systems, Goodrich Sensors & Integrated Systems replaces McDonnell Douglas PN 8921664G2
PMA holder → -
8921664G2#https://drs.faa.gov/browse/excelExternalWindow/902D394E9E2DB7DC862579E900643A53.0001##
Heater Standpipe
UTC Aerospace Systems, Goodrich Sensors & Integrated Systems replaces McDonnell Douglas PN 8921664G2
PMA holder →
+ 20 more PMA parts on file
09 / Equivalent Level of Safety findings
ELOS findings issued for DOUGLAS DC-10-40
1 ELOS finding on file. The FAA issues an ELOS when an applicant proposes an alternative means that achieves the same safety outcome as a literal regulation — a standing record of which certification deviations the agency has approved for this model series.
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ST10715LA-T-F-1
03/03/2006 →Converting DC-10 passenger aircraft into an aerial liquid dispersant configuration
§ 25.1323
04 / Regulations watching this type
Advisory Circulars and Federal Register activity for DOUGLAS DC-10-40
Advisory Circulars
ACs whose subject explicitly mentions DOUGLAS or DC-10-40.
Recent Federal Register activity
Latest rulemakings touching general operating rules (Part 91) and maintenance rules (Part 43).
- 2026-04-17 Settlement Policy for Small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Cases FR ↗
- 2026-02-10 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period; Denial of Extension FR ↗
- 2026-02-02 25-Hour Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) Requirement, New Aircraft Production FR ↗
- 2026-01-28 Normalizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems Beyond Visual Line of Sight Operations; Reopening of Comment Period FR ↗
- 2026-01-07 Requirements for Interference-Tolerant Radio Altimeter Systems FR ↗
05 / Aircraft of this type
All 6 registered N-numbers
Every tail currently on the FAA registry for this make/model. Click an N-number to query the FAA Aircraft Inquiry; rows flagged ● have NTSB events on file. Tails seeded with full TallyAero pages link directly.
| N-number | St | Year | NTSB | FAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N823VV | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N824VV | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N826VV | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N852V | TX | 1980 | · | Look up ↗ |
| N853VV | TX | — | · | Look up ↗ |
| N974VV | TX | 1979 | · | Look up ↗ |
Source — FAA Aircraft Registry · click "Look up" to query the live registry record (owner, address, last airworthiness)
05 / Sources & Methodology
Every count traces back to a primary US-government source
- FAA Aircraft Registry →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- NTSB CAROL →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
- Federal Register (FAA Airworthiness Directives) →
Refreshed Apr 27, 2026
Available
We render counts and lists as the agency publishes them. Read the methodology →