Federal Aviation Administration Issues Emergency Airworthiness Directive for MD-10 and DC-10

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an Emergency Airworthiness Directive for all MD-10 and DC-10 aircraft due to design similarities with the UPS MD-11 model. The directive requires inspection and repairs if necessary, affecting 10 additional US-registered planes. The FAA is investigating the cause of the UPS crash and has already grounded the MD-11 fleet. The agency’s actions are part of an ongoing effort to enhance safety in the aviation industry. This report is based on information from the FAA and AeroTime.