AD 2012-22-02

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2012-22-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2012-0498
FR Citation
77 FR 69739

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Crown frame web cracking at left buttock line (LBL) 15.0, station (STA) 320, which could lead to complete fracture of the crown frame assembly, skin damage, and in-flight decompression.

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Required Actions

Measure the web at STA 320. Depending on findings, conduct inspections for cracks and missing fasteners, replace the web and fasteners if necessary, and perform related investigative and corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 747-400, -400D, and -400F series airplanes.

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