AD 2006-12-12

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

AD Number
2006-12-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-24102
FR Citation
71 FR 33595

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in the station 800 frame assembly that could extend and fully sever the frame, leading to skin cracks and potential rapid depressurization of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the station 800 frame assembly for cracking, expanding the inspection area compared to the existing AD. Repair any cracks found. Retain repetitive inspection requirements but adjust compliance thresholds and intervals based on flight cycles, not cabin differential pressure.

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Compliance Time

Within the specified flight cycle thresholds as outlined in the AD, with no grace period based on calendar time.

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Affected Aircraft

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

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