AD 2008-05-03
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747-100 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, 747SP, and 747SR Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric (GE) CF6-45/50 and Pratt & Whitney (P&W) JT9D-70, JT9D-3 or JT9D-7 Series Engines |
Unsafe Condition
Web and frame cracks, along with sheared attachment fasteners, on the inboard and outboard nacelle struts could result in loss of the rear engine mount bulkhead load path and consequent engine separation.
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Required Actions
Conduct repetitive inspections for cracks and broken fasteners of the rear engine mount bulkhead of the inboard and outboard nacelle struts, and repair as necessary. For certain airplanes, implement a terminating modification for specific inspections of the inboard and outboard nacelle struts.
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Compliance Time
Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, 747SP, and 747SR series airplanes powered by General Electric CF6-45/50 and Pratt & Whitney JT9D-70, JT9D-3, or JT9D-7 series engines.
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