AD 2013-17-08

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-17-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0097
FR Citation
78 FR 57053

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the web, strap, inner chords, inner chord angle of the forward edge frame of the number 5 main entry door cutouts; the frame segment between stringers 16 and 31; and cracking outside of previous inspection areas. Cracks could cause damage to adjacent body structure and result in depressurization in flight.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking of the web, strap, inner chords, inner chord angle of the forward edge frame of the number 5 main entry door cutouts; the frame segment between stringers 16 and 31; repair if necessary; and inspect for cracking of repairs. Expand inspection areas for cracking beyond previous AD requirements.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of this 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, and 747SR series airplanes.

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