AD 2006-10-04
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747-200B | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SP Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking found in the longeron extension fitting at body station 1480 due to accidental damage during production, which could result in rapid decompression of the airplane and possible in-flight breakup of the airplane fuselage.
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Required Actions
Perform a detailed inspection of the left and right longeron extension fittings for damage. Before further flight, take corrective action if applicable by accomplishing all the applicable actions specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2515, dated October 20, 2005.
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Compliance Time
Within 1,000 flight cycles after the effective date of this AD, or before the airplane has accumulated 10,000 total flight cycles, whichever is later.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, and 747SP series airplanes, certificated in any category, as identified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2515, dated October 20, 2005.
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