AD 2001-15-15

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

AD Number
2001-15-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-271-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 39425

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Bushing migration, corrosion, or cracking of the lugs on the bulkhead fitting of the rear engine mount could result in fracture of the lugs and separation of the engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Accomplish ultrasonic inspections of the lugs on the bulkhead fitting of the rear engine mount. For certain airplanes, rework the bulkhead fitting of the rear engine mount as specified in the referenced service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 9 months of the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-7 series engines.

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