AD 2003-10-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of the skin, bear strap, and sill chord of the lower lobe cargo door cutout, which could lead to reduced structural integrity and result in rapid depressurization of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect for cracking of the skin, bear strap, and sill chord of the lower lobe cargo door cutout. Repair, if necessary. Optionally, modify the lower lobe cargo door cutout to end pre-modification inspections, but new post-modification inspections are required after a specified time.
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Compliance Time
Not specified in the provided text.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.
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