AD 2012-22-03

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-22-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2009-0794
FR Citation
77 FR 70362

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in the main entry door number 1 upper main sill outer chord, along the bend radius of the chord, which could result in loss of structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform a general visual inspection to identify any existing structural repair manual (SRM) repairs of the upper main sill outer chord of the left and right side main entry door number 1. Conduct repetitive detailed inspections for cracks in the upper main sill of the door(s). Take related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. For airplanes with a certain repair, conduct repetitive inspections and take corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.

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