AD 2017-18-20

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2017-18-20
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2016-9183
FR Citation
82 FR 46382

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the cam support assemblies of the main cargo door (MCD) could result in reduced structural integrity of the MCD and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive ultrasonic inspections for cracking of the cam support assemblies of the MCD. Replace the cam support assemblies if cracking is detected.

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Compliance Time

Before the accumulation of 18,000 door flight cycles, or within 10 years after the utilization of MCD cam support assemblies, whichever occurs first. If door flight cycles are not known, use total airplane flight cycles.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 707 airplanes equipped with a main cargo door (MCD).

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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