AD 2005-12-05
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-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes |
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-10-10 | 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-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reports of discrepancies with the reinforced flight deck door, including the potential for inadvertent release of the decompression latch, penetration of the flight deck door by smoke or shrapnel, and wire chafing that could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Modify the reinforced flight deck door, inspect and rework wiring in the area, revise the maintenance program to require more frequent testing of the decompression panels, strengthen the smoke screens on the decompression panels, and ensure compliance with specified service bulletins.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Within 18 months of the effective date (July 19, 2005).
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
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-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-10F, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F airplanes.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.