AD 2008-09-05

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes

AD Number
2008-09-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-29065
FR Citation
73 FR 21521

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

A fractured trunnion fork assembly could result in the collapse of a wing landing gear on the ground and possible damage to hydraulic equipment and the aileron and spoiler cables, leading to reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect the trunnion fork assembly of the wing landing gears to determine the part number and serial number. If necessary, perform additional inspections to detect discrepancies, take investigative/corrective actions, and implement a terminating action.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 airplanes, as specified in the AD, with certain trunnion fork assemblies.

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