AD 2009-15-12

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

AD Number
2009-15-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2007-28988
FR Citation
74 FR 35789

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

The flightcrew's inability to turn off electrical power to the in-flight entertainment (IFE) system and other non-essential passenger cabin systems could result in the inability to control smoke or fumes in the airplane flight deck or passenger cabin during a non-normal or emergency situation.

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Required Actions

Install new relays to allow the flightcrew to turn off electrical power to the IFE system and other non-essential passenger cabin systems through the left and right utility bus switches. Other specified actions may also be required.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (August 25, 2009).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 and -400D series airplanes, as specified in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-24-2246, dated October 6, 2005.

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