AD 2002-23-15

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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

AD Number
2002-23-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-270-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 70680

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
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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