AD 58-04-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102 | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G102A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G103A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3-G202A | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1C3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S1CG | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-S4C4G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SC3G | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3A-SCG | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | DC3C-R-1830-90C | Airworthiness Directives; DOUGLAS All DC3 Series Aircraft |
Unsafe Condition
The passenger entrance door has been altered to hinge at the bottom with installed steps, leading to instances of door opening in flight or inadvertent opening by passengers, resulting in fatal or near fatal incidents.
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Required Actions
Install means to safeguard against inadvertent door opening in flight as outlined in CAM 4b.356-2 and -4.
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Compliance Time
not later than July 1, 1958
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Affected Aircraft
Douglas DC3 Series Aircraft with an 'Airstair' type cabin door installation, including models DC3-G102, DC3-G102A, DC3-G103A, DC3-G202A, DC3A-S1C3G, DC3A-S1CG, DC3A-S4C4G, DC3A-SC3G, and others as listed.
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