AD 2008-22-09

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747SP Series Airplanes

AD Number
2008-22-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2008-0585
FR Citation
73 FR 66737

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747SP Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747SP Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Reports of freeplay-induced vibration on the control surfaces on Boeing Model 727, 737, 757, and 767 airplanes. Damage to the control surface structure during flight, which could result in loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Lubricate the rudder tab hinges and replace the rudder tab control rods with new control rods. Repeat the lubrication and replacement at the applicable repeat interval listed in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-27-2447.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Special Attention Service Bulletin 747-27-2447, unless already done.

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Affected Aircraft

All Boeing Model 747SP series airplanes.

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