AD 2001-22-04

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2001-22-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2000-NM-220-AD
FR Citation
66 FR 54422

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in 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. Perform follow-on actions if necessary, including repetitive inspections at specified intervals.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified intervals as outlined in the AD, starting from the effective date.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, certificated in any category.

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