AD 2000-02-37

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-02-37
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-41-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 5746

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Latch pins on the lower lobe and main deck side cargo doors may be installed backward, leading to improper latching and potential damage to the cargo door structure and doorway cutout, which could result in cargo door opening during flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect latch pins on the lower lobe and main deck side cargo doors to determine if they are installed backward. If backward, take corrective actions. Eventually, modify the latch pin fittings on certain cargo doors.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes with specific cargo door configurations requiring latch pin inspections and modifications.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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