AD 75-23-09
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200C Series | BOEING 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200F Series | BOEING 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the nose cargo door latch system could result in unexpected opening of the door during flight, leading to structural damage or loss of cargo.
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Required Actions
Before further flight, and after each nose cargo door operation, close the door ensuring latch pins are extended and the green light is on. Pull and collar specific circuit breakers (C1407/28V DC and optionally C1629-C1634). Placard control panels indicating power removal. Verify all 16 latches are closed per Boeing's dispatch procedures. Incorporate FAA-approved modification via Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2117 for termination.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing 747-200C and 747-200F series airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Cargo Door Latch System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-23-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-23-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes Subject: Nose Cargo Door Latch System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-200C Series | 747-200F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-23-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2420 AD NUMBER: 75-23-09 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-23-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-2420. Applies to all Boeing 747-200C and 747-200F series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. In addition to the door warning light procedures in Boeing B-747 Operations Manual Bulletin 74-13, the following procedures are required to provide assurance of latch system integrity. Before further flight, and thereafter following each nose cargo door operation, accomplish the following: A. Close door electrically or manually until each latch pin is extended and the green, latches closed, light is illuminated on the nose door control panel at the loadmaster's station. B. Pull and collar circuit breakers C1407/28V DC "control nose cargo door." Circuit breakers are located on the P15 panel on the right hand side of the electronics bay. Access to this area is either from the ground through the electronics bay hatch or through the main deck floor. Optional to pulling and collaring C1407 and C1572 circuit breakers, pull and collar C1629, C1630, C1631, C1632, C1633, and C1634 circuit breakers on the H122 cargo door power panel. C. Placard the nose door control panel H121 and the nose wheel well control panel P37, "POWER REMOVED PER AD - CIRCUIT BREAKERS C1407 AND C1572 PULLED:" If optional circuit breakers procedure is used, placard the H122 cargo door power panel, "POWER REMOVED - CIRCUIT BREAKERS PULLED." D. Verify that all 16 latches are closed for dispatch by noting that each latch pin is fully extended into the latch fitting, per Boeing B-747 Dispatch Deviation Procedures Guide, Document D6-33391, page 2.52.6B, View B. Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2117 will be released in the near future which will give instructions for the modification of the nose cargo door latch and lock system. Incorporation of this FAA approved modification will constitute terminating action under the inspection provisions of this AD. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5. U.S.C. 552 (a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. The documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated October 23, 1975. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_75-23-09.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 75-23-09 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes Subject: Nose Cargo Door Latch System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-200C Series | 747-200F Series Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Large Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 75-23-09 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-2420 AD NUMBER: 75-23-09 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 75-23-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-2420. Applies to all Boeing 747-200C and 747-200F series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. In addition to the door warning light procedures in Boeing B-747 Operations Manual Bulletin 74-13, the following procedures are required to provide assurance of latch system integrity. Before further flight, and thereafter following each nose cargo door operation, accomplish the following: A. Close door electrically or manually until each latch pin is extended and the green, latches closed, light is illuminated on the nose door control panel at the loadmaster's station. B. Pull and collar circuit breakers C1407/28V DC "control nose cargo door." Circuit breakers are located on the P15 panel on the right hand side of the electronics bay. Access to this area is either from the ground through the electronics bay hatch or through the main deck floor. Optional to pulling and collaring C1407 and C1572 circuit breakers, pull and collar C1629, C1630, C1631, C1632, C1633, and C1634 circuit breakers on the H122 cargo door power panel. C. Placard the nose door control panel H121 and the nose wheel well control panel P37, "POWER REMOVED PER AD - CIRCUIT BREAKERS C1407 AND C1572 PULLED:" If optional circuit breakers procedure is used, placard the H122 cargo door power panel, "POWER REMOVED - CIRCUIT BREAKERS PULLED." D. Verify that all 16 latches are closed for dispatch by noting that each latch pin is fully extended into the latch fitting, per Boeing B-747 Dispatch Deviation Procedures Guide, Document D6-33391, page 2.52.6B, View B. Boeing Service Bulletin 747-52-2117 will be released in the near future which will give instructions for the modification of the nose cargo door latch and lock system. Incorporation of this FAA approved modification will constitute terminating action under the inspection provisions of this AD. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5. U.S.C. 552 (a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. The documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective upon publication in the Federal Register for all persons except those to whom it was made effective immediately by telegram dated October 23, 1975. FOOTER:
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