AD 2001-26-12

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, and 747SR Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric CF6-45/50 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series Engines

AD Number
2001-26-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-124-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 651

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, and 747SR Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric CF6-45/50 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, and 747SR Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric CF6-45/50 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Heat damage to the forward end of the outboard diagonal brace can cause cracking and fracture, potentially leading to loss of the diagonal brace load path and separation of the strut and engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Replace any existing sealant with heat-resistant sealant as a terminating action for repetitive inspections. Inspect the outboard diagonal brace for heat damage and cracking. Perform follow-on repetitive inspections and corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200, 747-300, and 747SR series airplanes powered by General Electric CF6-45/50 or Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 series engines.

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