AD 2003-14-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes |
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-10-10F | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, which could hit and injure an airplane crewmember if in close proximity.
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Required Actions
Modify the reinforced flight deck door by revising the upper and lower pressure relief latch assemblies as specified in the applicable service bulletins. This includes installing new decompression latch straps and spacers as detailed in the service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within 90 days of the effective date.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-200, 737-300, 737-400, 737-500, 737-600, 737-700, 737-800, 737-900, 757-200, and 757-300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes.
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