AD 2013-24-12

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2013-24-12
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2013-0976
FR Citation
78 FR 71989

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking of the barrel nuts and bolts on each forward engine mount, which could result in reduced load capacity of the forward engine mount, and could result in separation of an engine under power from the airplane, and consequent loss of control of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive ultrasonic or dye penetrant inspections for cracking of the barrel nuts and bolts on each forward engine mount. Send inspection results and any cracked bolts and barrel nuts to the manufacturer. Take related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.

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Compliance Time

Within the compliance times specified in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-71A2329.

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes.

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