AD 2014-05-16
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Failure of the electro-mechanical brake flexshaft (short flexshaft) of the thrust reverser actuation system (TRAS).
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Required Actions
Replace the short flexshaft on each engine with a new short flexshaft. Test the electro-mechanical brake and center drive unit (CDU) cone brake to verify holding torque. Perform related investigative and corrective actions if necessary.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight.
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, 747-400F series airplanes, and Model 767 series airplanes, powered by General Electric (GE) CF6-80C2 engines.
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