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 |
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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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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