AD 2016-04-24

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 757-200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01529SE or STC ST02278SE

AD Number
2016-04-24
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2015-1423
FR Citation
81 FR 10072

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Model 757-200 Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 757-200 Series Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01529SE or STC ST02278SE

Unsafe Condition

Main cargo door being blown past its full open position during gusty wind conditions, resulting in uncontrolled fall to its closed position, which could lead to damage to the main cargo door, rapid decompression of the airplane, or injury to maintenance and ground crew during ground operations.

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Required Actions

Install a new placard and bracket, replace an existing placard, and replace the main cargo door control panel.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 757-200 series airplanes modified by Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) ST01529SE or STC ST02278SE.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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