AD 2001-15-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes Powered By Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 and -7 Series Engines

AD Number
2001-15-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-330-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 37884

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes Powered By Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 and -7 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 and -7 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes Powered By Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 and -7 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Loose fasteners and associated damage to the hanger fittings and bulkhead of the forward engine mount, which could result in separation of the engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect and perform repetitive torque checks of the hanger fittings and strut forward bulkhead of the forward engine mount and adjacent support structure. Perform corrective actions if necessary. Install the previously optional terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (August 24, 2001).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-3 and -7 series engines, as listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-54A2203, dated August 31, 2000, except Model 747 series airplanes having serial numbers 21048 and 20887.

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