AD 2000-03-22

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200, and 747SP Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-03-22
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-339-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 8640

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200, and 747SP Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Missing, damaged, or broken taperlock bolts in the diagonal brace underwing fittings due to stress corrosion cracking.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed visual and ultrasonic inspections of taperlock bolts in the diagonal brace underwing fittings. Replace the aft 10 taperlock bolts with new bolts as terminating action for the inspections. Take corrective actions if damaged or broken bolts are detected.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, -200, and 747SP series airplanes.

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