AD 2002-18-04

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes

AD Number
2002-18-04
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-34-AD
FR Citation
67 FR 57510

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in certain upper deck floor beams could extend and sever floor beams adjacent to the body frame, resulting in rapid depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect certain upper deck floor beams for cracking. If cracking is found, repair or replace the affected floor beams as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes.

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