AD 2009-10-12
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | 747 | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
30- to 60-second delays in the inflation of escape slides/rafts, which could result in delayed or failed deployment during emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Modify the inflation systems of the upper deck escape slides; single-piece off-wing escape ramps/slides; two-piece off-wing escape slides; and door 1, 2, 4, and 5 escape slides/rafts, as applicable.
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Compliance Time
Within 36 months of the effective date of this AD.
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 airplanes, including specific series and groups as identified in Boeing Service Bulletins 747-25-3279 and 747-25-3232, with the addition of one airplane (RG162).
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