AD 2005-15-06

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-15-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20690
FR Citation
70 FR 42269

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-200C and 747-200F Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200C and 747-200F Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A crack above the stringer (STR) 23 lap splice, leading to reduced structural integrity of the fuselage skin panel, which could result in rapid depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the fuselage skin for cracks and material loss using detailed and low frequency eddy current inspections. Repair any identified cracks or material loss prior to further flight, following the Accomplishment Instructions of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-53-2493.

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Compliance Time

Within 15,000 total flight cycles or within 1,200 flight cycles after the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-200C and 747-200F series airplanes equipped with a nose cargo door, as identified in paragraph 1.A.1 of Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-53-2493.

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