AD 2003-04-11

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200B and -200F Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series Engines

AD Number
2003-04-11
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-23-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 10147

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-200B and -200F Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200B and -200F Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200B and -200F Series Airplanes Powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Heat damage (discoloration, wrinkling, and cracking) to the pylon skin and internal structure of the nacelle struts adjacent to and aft of the precooler exhaust vent could result in cracking or fracture of the nacelle struts, leading to reduced structural integrity and possible separation of the strut and engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed inspections of the pylon skin and internal structure of the nacelle struts for heat damage. Take corrective action, if necessary, to address identified damage.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-200B and -200F series airplanes powered by Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70 series engines.

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