AD 2003-10-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 and -400F Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-10-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-231-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 28695

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Failure of the rivets in the forward, top, and side panels of the nose wheel well (NWW) could result in reduced structural integrity of the panels and rapid depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the rivets in the forward, top, and side panels of the nose wheel well for discrepancies. Perform follow-on inspections and corrective action if necessary. The AD also provides eventual terminating action for repetitive inspections.

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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 747-400 and -400F series airplanes, as specified in the AD.

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