AD 2008-10-15

Recurring final rule
Data completeness: 70%

Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-10-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0554
FR Citation
73 FR 29042

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracked fastener holes at the right S-6 lap splice between STA 340 and STA 380, which could lead to fuselage skin cracking and result in rapid decompression and loss of structural integrity.

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Required Actions

Inspect to determine if acceptable external skin doublers are installed at the S-6 lap splices between STA 340 and STA 400. For airplanes without acceptable doublers, perform repetitive investigative actions and corrective actions if necessary. An optional terminating modification is provided to stop repetitive investigative actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200C, 747-200F, 747-300, 747SR, and 747SP series airplanes.

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