AD 2003-11-25

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

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

AD Number
2003-11-25
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-394-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 34787

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Broken H-11 steel bolts could result in progressive failure of the remaining bolts, consequent structural damage, rapid depressurization, and loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect all H-11 steel bolts on the outer chord of the body station (BS) 2360 aft pressure bulkhead between stringers 12L and 12R. Conduct follow-on repetitive inspections to identify all remaining H-11 steel bolts on the entire outer chord of the BS 2360 aft pressure bulkhead. Replace all H-11 steel bolts with Inconel bolts within 6 years after the effective date of the AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 years after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-200C, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes; line numbers 1 through 644 inclusive; certificated in any category.

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