AD 2016-19-16

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2016-19-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0215
FR Citation
81 FR 87412

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A cam latch on the main cargo door (MCD) broke during flight, which could reduce the structural integrity of the MCD and result in potential loss of the cargo door and rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the MCD cam latches, latch pins, and latch pin cross bolts. Replace any discrepant latch pins and perform a detailed inspection of the mating cam latch for cracks or gouges. Perform related investigative and corrective actions as necessary. Rig the MCD.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 707-300, 707-300B, 707-300C, 727C, 727-100C, and 727-200F series airplanes.

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