AD 2013-19-13
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Worn or incorrectly assembled latches on main deck escape slides installed on airplane doors could result in a latch hook moving from closed to open, leading to incorrect deployment or unintended release/inflation of the escape slide/raft into the passenger cabin, causing injury to passengers and crew.
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Required Actions
Determine if the latches on main deck escape slides are correctly assembled. Perform corrective actions, including rework or replacement of latches, if necessary. For certain airplanes, modifications to escape slide/rafts and escape slides are also required.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SP series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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