AD 2013-15-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Premature fatigue cracking in the inboard main landing gear (MLG) door hinge fittings could result in loss of the MLG door assembly from the airplane, and the MLG door assembly could impact the flight control surfaces and result in reduced controllability of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Repetitive inspections for cracking of the inboard MLG door hinge fittings are required. Cracked fittings must be replaced or modified. Operators may also remove the affected MLG door in accordance with the Configuration Deviation List (CDL).
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Compliance Time
Before 10,000 total flight cycles
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 737-600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and -900ER series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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