AD 2000-15-08

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-15-08
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-285-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 47255

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the bulkhead web, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane, and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Perform repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect cracking of the upper segment of the bulkhead web. Add additional repetitive surface probe high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections to detect cracking of the upper and lower segments of the aft bulkhead web. Repair, if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 750 landings after December 10, 1987, unless previously accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, line numbers 1 through 671 inclusive, certificated in any category.

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