AD 2012-15-15

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-15-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1326
FR Citation
77 FR 52212

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the L1 entry door and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Initial and repetitive inspections of the fuselage skin and bear strap at the forward upper corner of the L1 entry door cutout for cracking, and repair if necessary. Additional inspections are required for airplanes having repairs or preventative modifications installed, and inspections for certain other airplanes.

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Compliance Time

Within 500 flight cycles after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 757-200, -200CB, and -300 series airplanes, including those with specific repairs or preventative modifications installed.

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