AD 93-07-15
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100 Long Body | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Long Body | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-100B Short Body | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-200 | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300B Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-300C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 707-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 727-100C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING AND MCDONNELL DOUGLAS Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 Series Airplanes; |
Unsafe Condition
The unsafe condition involves a main deck Class B cargo compartment fire hazard due to insufficient fire protection systems and equipment, which could compromise the ability to detect, control, or extinguish a fire, endangering the airplane and occupants.
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Required Actions
Revise the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to include pre-flight visual inspections of the cargo compartment. Install Halon 1211 fire extinguishers, water fire extinguishers, two-way communication systems, placards defining cargo loading envelopes, protective garments, and 30 minutes of protective breathing equipment. Additionally, within 42 months, modify the cargo compartment to Class C standards, use flame-resistant containers, or install fire suppression systems, detection systems, barriers, and other safety equipment as specified in the AD.
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Compliance Time
Within one year after May 3, 1990, or prior to carrying cargo in a Class B cargo compartment, whichever occurs later for initial actions. Within 42 months after the effective date of this AD, or prior to carrying cargo in a Class B cargo compartment, whichever occurs later for the requirements of paragraph (b).
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Models 707, 727, 737, 747, and 757 series and McDonnell Douglas Models DC-8, DC-9, and DC-10 series airplanes equipped with a main deck Class B cargo compartment exceeding 200 cubic feet.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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