AD 2005-20-18

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200B, -200F, -200C, -100B, -300, -100B SUD, -400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes; and Model 747SR Series Airplanes

AD Number
2005-20-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-20917
FR Citation
70 FR 57740

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200B, -200F, -200C, -100B, -300, -100B SUD, -400, -400D, and -400F Series Airplanes; and Model 747SR Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks and corrosion around the lower bearing of the actuator attach fittings of the inboard and outboard flaps, which could result in abnormal operation or retraction of a trailing edge flap, and possible loss of controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for discrepancies of the actuator attach fittings of the flaps; repair if necessary; and overhaul or replace the fittings of both the inboard and outboard flaps repetitively.

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Compliance Time

Within specified times as outlined in the referenced service bulletins.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, -200B, -200F, -200C, -100B, -300, -100B SUD, -400, -400D, -400F, and Model 747SR series airplanes.

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