AD 2007-10-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 737-200 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
| aircraft | McDonnell Douglas | DC-10-10 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes; Equipped With Reinforced Flight Deck Doors Installed in Accordance With Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, STC ST01334LA, and STC ST01391LA, Respectively |
Unsafe Condition
Inadvertent release of the decompression latch and consequent opening of the decompression panel in the flight deck door, or penetration of the flight deck door by smoke, which could result in injury to the airplane flightcrew. Additionally, wire chafing could result in arcing, fire, and/or reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect and modify the reinforced flight deck door as required. Inspect and modify wiring in the area of the flight deck door. Revise the maintenance program to require more frequent testing of the decompression panels of the flight deck door. Perform a one-time inspection for chafing of wire bundles in the area of the flight deck door and take corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Within 12 months of the effective date (June 27, 2007)
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 737-200, -300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -800, and -900 Series Airplanes; Boeing Model 757-200 and -300 Series Airplanes; and McDonnell Douglas Model DC-10-10, DC-10-10F, DC-10-30, DC-10-30F, DC-10-40, MD-10-30F, MD-11, and MD-11F Airplanes, equipped with reinforced flight deck doors installed in accordance with Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01335LA, ST01334LA, and ST01391LA, respectively.
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