AD 2002-23-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400F, and 747SR Series Airplanes, Equipped with a Main Deck Side Cargo Door (MDSCD) Manufactured by Boeing |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the lower lobe panel of the fuselage skin of the aft cargo bay, which could lead to reduced structural integrity of the side cargo door cutout of the main deck and result in rapid depressurization of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections for cracking of the lower lobe panel of the fuselage skin of the aft cargo bay. Repair any identified cracking as necessary.
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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 747-100, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400F, and 747SR series airplanes equipped with a Main Deck Side Cargo Door (MDSCD) manufactured by Boeing.
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