AD 2001-09-15

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200 and -300 Series Airplanes Equipped with Cargo Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2969SO

AD Number
2001-09-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-85-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 23836

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 737-200 and -300 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200 and -300 Series Airplanes Equipped with Cargo Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2969SO

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking on the support angles on the lower door jamb could lead to in-flight separation of the main deck cargo door from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install redesigned lower jamb latch support angles in the main cargo door surround structure. Terminate repetitive inspections for cracking in the radii on the support angles on the lower jamb of the main deck cargo door.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight cycles after January 24, 1995, or within 50 flight cycles after installation of STC SA2969SO, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737-200 and -300 series airplanes equipped with main deck cargo doors installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) SA2969SO.

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