AD 2002-19-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747-200B | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200B, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Damage to the check tee valve at the top of an engine strut can prevent the extinguishing agent from reaching the engine, and cracks in the fire extinguisher discharge tubes can block or reduce the delivery of the fire extinguishing agent, potentially allowing a fire to spread from the engine to the wing.
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Required Actions
Install the previously optional modification of the fire extinguisher discharge tubes on all affected airplanes. This modification constitutes terminating action for the repetitive inspections of the discharge tubes.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747-200B, -300, -400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes, including one additional airplane added to the applicability.
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