AD 2000-11-07

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200, -300, and -400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-11-07
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-30-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 34932

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-200 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200, -300, and -400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the front spar web of the center section of the wing, which could result in fuel leakage into the forward cargo bay and a potential fire hazard.

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Required Actions

Inspect the front spar web of the center section of the wing using high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections at a reduced threshold. Perform HFEC inspections on repaired areas. Revise the inspection threshold and procedures as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-57A2298, Revision 2 or 3.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD, or prior to accumulation of 12,000 total landings, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-200, -300, and -400 series airplanes, as specified in the AD applicability section.

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