AD 2003-02-02

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 and -400D Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-02-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-46-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 1528

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-400 and -400D Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 and -400D Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Unrestrained drip shields could interfere with the rudder pedal mechanism, potentially resulting in reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the drip shield and supports above the rudder pedal mechanisms for discrepancies. Perform corrective actions if necessary. Eventually, modify the drip shield to terminate repetitive inspections.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes.

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