AD 2000-09-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7, -7A, -7F, and -7J Series Engines

AD Number
2000-09-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-242-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 30532

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7, -7A, -7F, and -7J Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes Equipped With Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7, -7A, -7F, and -7J Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the nose cowl mounting flange could lead to nose cowl separation from the engine, potentially causing collateral damage to the airplane and, possibly, reduced controllability.

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Required Actions

Perform one-time detailed visual and eddy current inspections to detect cracking of the nose cowl mounting flange; rework the nose cowl mounting flange; conduct eddy current inspection to detect cracking of the reworked nose cowl mounting flange; and take corrective action if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months of the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, -200, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes equipped with Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7, -7A, -7F, and -7J series engines.

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