AD 2003-14-15

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-200C, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-14-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-55-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 42948

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, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking and fracture of the forward end clevis of the flap track, which could result in reduced structural capability of the flap and reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for evidence of rotation or migration of the bushings or cracking of the lugs of the forward end clevis of the flap tracks. Replace the flap track with a new one if any cracking is found during the inspection. Accomplish a terminating action as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified inspection intervals as outlined in 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, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F, and 747SR series airplanes, as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-57-2307, Revision 1, dated January 17, 2002.

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