AD 2007-26-06

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

AD Number
2007-26-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-0336
FR Citation
72 FR 71210

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The in-line flow indicators of the passenger oxygen masks can fracture and separate due to internal residual stresses caused by the flow indicator joint design and manufacturing processes, inhibiting oxygen flow to the masks.

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Required Actions

Inspect the oxygen masks in specified locations to determine the manufacturer and manufacture date. Investigate and replace oxygen mask assemblies with new or modified assemblies having improved flow indicators if the existing masks have non-green flow direction marks or show specific ID label characteristics.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-200B, 747-300, and 747-400 series airplanes, specifically focusing on oxygen masks in passenger service units, flight attendant service units, flightcrew rest areas, door 5 overhead crew rest, lavatory modules, and miscellaneous ceiling panels.

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