AD 2003-17-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes

AD Number
2003-17-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 2001-NM-178-AD
FR Citation
68 FR 50061

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking between the seal ribs of the front spar web of the wing and outboard of the outboard seal rib to front spar station inboard (FSSI) 711, which could result in fuel leakage into the area of the inboard engines, and consequent increased risk of a fire.

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Required Actions

Inspect for fatigue cracking between the seal ribs of the front spar web of the wing and outboard of the outboard seal rib to FSSI 711. Repair any cracked structure found during the inspection. Optionally, modify a certain area as specified.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance time specified in Tables 1 through 3 of Figure 1 of the Accomplishment Instructions or Appendix A of the referenced service bulletin.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes.

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