AD 2008-08-25

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400F and -400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-08-25
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-26726
FR Citation
73 FR 21240

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-400F and -400 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400F and -400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Water accumulation in the dripshield above the M826 Card File can enter the card file, damaging circuit cards and causing the AFT CARGO FIRE MSG message to illuminate, leading to an air turn back. Failure of fuel system or fire detection circuit cards could result in loss of fuel management or false/no fire messages.

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Required Actions

Install drains and drain tubes in the dripshield above the M826 Card File to eliminate water accumulation.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400F and -400 series airplanes with the specified configuration.

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