AD 2000-14-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracking of the fuselage skin adjacent to the drag splice fitting, which could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and consequent rapid depressurization of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the fuselage skin adjacent to the drag splice fitting for cracking. Repair any detected cracking. Conduct a secondary inspection if cracking exceeds certain limits.
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Compliance Time
Prior to the accumulation of 13,000 total flight cycles, or within 60 days after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
All Boeing Model 747 series airplanes.
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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026
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