AD 2004-12-17

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2004-12-17
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2003-16646
FR Citation
69 FR 34557

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 757-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 757-200 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks propagating in the intercostals that back up the door stops and hinges at door 2 left and door 2 right, which could lead to the loss of a door in flight and subsequent rapid decompression.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed inspection for cracks of the intercostals that back up the door stops and hinges at door 2 left and door 2 right, per Part I of the service bulletin. If no cracks are found, repeat inspections using dye penetrant or eddy current methods at intervals not exceeding 3,000 flight cycles. If cracks are found, perform the preventative modification or replacement as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within 3,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 12,000 total flight cycles, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 757-200 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 95 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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