AD 2006-10-16

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes

AD Number
2006-10-16
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2005-22510
FR Citation
71 FR 28570

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the upper skin of the outboard and center sections of the horizontal stabilizer, the rear spar chord, rear spar web, terminal fittings, and splice plates; and fractured or cracked steel fasteners.

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Required Actions

Add repetitive inspections for cracking of the outboard and center sections of the horizontal stabilizer and repair if necessary. Add a detailed inspection to determine the type of fasteners, related investigative actions, and repair if necessary. Revise compliance times for certain inspections and add alternative inspections for cracking of the upper skin of the center section and rear spar upper chord.

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Compliance Time

Within specified intervals as detailed in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 airplanes, with specific inspections and actions depending on the airplane's configuration and history.

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