AD 2010-14-09

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, and 747SP Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211-524 Series Engines

AD Number
2010-14-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2010-0641
FR Citation
75 FR 38404

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Model 747-100B Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, and 747SP Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211-524 Series Engines
engine Rolls-Royce RB211-524 Series Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Model 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, and 747SP Series Airplanes Equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211-524 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Cracks and fractures in the nacelle strut front spar chord assembly could lead to loss of the strut upper link load path and consequent fracture of the diagonal brace, which could result in in-flight separation of the strut and engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed and high frequency eddy current inspections of the forward and aft sides of the strut front spar chord for cracks and fractures at each strut location. Take corrective actions if necessary, including repairing cracks and fractures using an approved method or data that meet the certification basis of the airplane.

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours after the effective date of the AD.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 747-100B, 747-200B, 747-200F, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400F, and 747SP series airplanes equipped with Rolls-Royce RB211-524 series engines.

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