AD 2003-16-16

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80C2 Series Engines

AD Number
2003-16-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2002-NM-128-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 51439

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-400 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80C2 Series Engines
engine General Electric CF6-80C2 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Equipped With General Electric Model CF6-80C2 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

An inadvertent deployment of a thrust reverser during flight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Install a thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS) lock and various related modifications and installations. Following installation, perform repetitive functional tests of the TRAS lock and take corrective action if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (October 1, 2003).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes equipped with General Electric Model CF6-80C2 series engines.

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