AD 2005-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Reported 30- to 60-second delays in the inflation of escape slides/rafts, which could result in delayed or failed deployment during emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Modify the inflation systems of upper deck escape slides; single-piece off-wing escape ramps/slides; two-piece off-wing escape slides; and door 1, 2, 4, and 5 escape slides/rafts, as applicable.
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Compliance Time
Within 36 months after the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400F, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes; Model 747-200B, -200C, -300, -400, and -400D series airplanes, as identified in specific Boeing Service Bulletins.
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