AD 2005-09-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fatigue cracks in the top and side panel webs and stiffeners of the nose wheel well (NWW) could compromise the structural integrity of the NWW and lead to rapid decompression of the airplane.
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Required Actions
Inspect the top and side panel webs and stiffeners of the NWW for cracking, expand the inspection area, perform a new 'secondary' inspection if certain cracking is found, and reduce repetitive inspection intervals. Replace cracked stiffeners with new ones and repair any cracked panel web.
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Compliance Time
Within the specified intervals as outlined in the AD, starting from the effective date of May 10, 2005.
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Affected Aircraft
All Boeing Model 747 series airplanes.
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