AD 2013-13-12

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-13-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-1156
FR Citation
78 FR 47549

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the corners of the door frame and the cross beams of the aft cargo door, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of the corners of the door frame and the cross beams of the aft cargo door. Perform corrective actions if necessary. Modify the aft cargo door to terminate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Within 27,000 total flight cycles on the door, with a grace period of 4,500 flight cycles.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 737-200, -200C, -300, and -400 series airplanes, as specified in the AD.

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