AD 2007-23-18

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

AD Number
2007-23-18
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-0194
FR Citation
72 FR 65655

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Cracking or discrepancies of the fasteners in the tension ties, shear webs, and frames at body stations 1120 through 1220, which could result in rapid decompression and reduced structural integrity of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect for cracking or discrepancies of the fasteners in the tension ties, shear webs, and frames at body stations 1120 through 1220, with reduced repetitive intervals for Stage 1 inspections. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary. Send inspection results to Boeing.

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Compliance Time

Within the reduced repetitive interval for Stage 1 inspections, as specified in the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, and 747-400D series airplanes; and Model 747-200B series airplanes having a stretched upper deck.

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