AD 80-14-11
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100 Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B SUD Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200C Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200F Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-300 Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400D Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400F Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SP Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SR Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Loose or missing bolts in the nose cargo door portal latch fittings could cause inadvertent opening of the nose cargo door.
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Required Actions
Inspect portal latch fittings 1L through 8L and 1R through 8R for loose or missing bolts. Ensure bolts are at least finger tight when checked with the nose cargo door open. Replace missing fasteners and torque all fasteners as specified. If replacement bolts are unavailable, temporarily install tension-rated bolts heat treated to 160 KSI minimum for a maximum of 250 flight hours. Verify bolt/washer/nut installation and torque prior to fourth flight and report discrepancies.
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Compliance Time
before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 series airplanes equipped with nose cargo doors
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Federal Register Abstract
Nose Cargo Doors
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-14-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-14-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Nose Cargo Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/15/1980 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more 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: 80-14-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3831 AD NUMBER: 80-14-11 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 15, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-14-11 BOEING: Amendment 39-3831. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes, (equipped with nose cargo doors) certificated in all categories. To prevent inadvertent opening of the nose cargo door, accomplish the following: A. Unless already accomplished, before further flight, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions, inspect portal latch fittings 1L through 8L and 1R through 8R for loose or missing bolts. Assure the bolts are at least finger tight when checked with the nose cargo door open. If all the bolts are installed and at least finger tight, the airplane may be returned to service for a maximum of three flights. Prior to the fourth flight, verify that the bolts, washers, and nuts are per drawing specification and tightened to the correct torque, as specified in paragraph IIIE of Boeing Alert Service 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions. B. If fasteners are missing or loose, before further flight replace missing fasteners and torque all fasteners as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions. C. If replacement bolts of the correct type are unavailable for replacement of missing fasteners, tension-rated bolts heat treated to 160 KSI minimum may be temporarily installed for a maximum of 250 flight hours. Torque these bolts in accordance with paragraph IIIB of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions. D. Airplane dispatch with an inoperative latch lock system is not permitted unless the bolt/washer/nut installation and torque of all other latches is verified to be in accordance with the requirements of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions. E. An unpressurized ferry flight may be made in accordance with Sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. F. Report to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, telephone (206) 767-2516 or 767-2600, all discrepancies found as a result of this AD. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.) 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. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. This amendment becomes effective July 15, 1980, and was effective earlier for those recipients of telegraphic AD T-80-NW-17 dated March 27, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-14-11.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-14-11 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Nose Cargo Doors Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 07/15/1980 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more 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: 80-14-11 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3831 AD NUMBER: 80-14-11 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective July 15, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-14-11 BOEING: Amendment 39-3831. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes, (equipped with nose cargo doors) certificated in all categories. To prevent inadvertent opening of the nose cargo door, accomplish the following: A. Unless already accomplished, before further flight, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions, inspect portal latch fittings 1L through 8L and 1R through 8R for loose or missing bolts. Assure the bolts are at least finger tight when checked with the nose cargo door open. If all the bolts are installed and at least finger tight, the airplane may be returned to service for a maximum of three flights. Prior to the fourth flight, verify that the bolts, washers, and nuts are per drawing specification and tightened to the correct torque, as specified in paragraph IIIE of Boeing Alert Service 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions. B. If fasteners are missing or loose, before further flight replace missing fasteners and torque all fasteners as specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions. C. If replacement bolts of the correct type are unavailable for replacement of missing fasteners, tension-rated bolts heat treated to 160 KSI minimum may be temporarily installed for a maximum of 250 flight hours. Torque these bolts in accordance with paragraph IIIB of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions. D. Airplane dispatch with an inoperative latch lock system is not permitted unless the bolt/washer/nut installation and torque of all other latches is verified to be in accordance with the requirements of Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-52A2167, Revision 1, dated March 28, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions. E. An unpressurized ferry flight may be made in accordance with Sections 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. F. Report to the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, telephone (206) 767-2516 or 767-2600, all discrepancies found as a result of this AD. (Reporting approved by the Bureau of Budget under BOB No. 04-R0174.) 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. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. This amendment becomes effective July 15, 1980, and was effective earlier for those recipients of telegraphic AD T-80-NW-17 dated March 27, 1980. FOOTER:
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