AD 2000-25-11

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2000-25-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 99-NM-326-AD
FR Citation
65 FR 81329

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-400 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking of the longeron splice fittings at stringer 11 on the left and right sides at body station 2598, which could result in the inability of the structure to carry horizontal stabilizer flight loads and consequent reduced controllability of the horizontal stabilizer.

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Required Actions

Perform a detailed visual inspection to detect cracking of the longeron fittings at stringer 11 on the left and right sides at body station 2598, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2419, Revision 1. Inspect prior to the accumulation of 17,000 total flight cycles or 63,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first, or within 24 months after the effective date of this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 17,000 total flight cycles or 63,000 total flight hours, whichever occurs first.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2419, Revision 1, dated September 21, 2000; certificated in any category.

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