AD 2012-17-12

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-17-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2011-1065
FR Citation
77 FR 54798

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Water leaking into electrical and electronic equipment in the main equipment center (MEC) through main deck panels, fasteners, and floor fittings, which could result in an electrical short and potential loss of several functions essential for safe flight.

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Required Actions

Modify the floor panels; remove drains; install floor supports, floor drain trough doublers, drain troughs, and drains; and seal and tape the floor panels.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 747-400 series airplanes, specifically affecting stations 210 and 530 for certain Model 747-400BCF and -400F airplanes.

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