AD 2015-09-05

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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2015-09-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2014-0429
FR Citation
80 FR 27074

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracking in the main equipment center (MEC) drip shield and exhaust plenum, which could allow water penetration into the MEC, potentially resulting in an electrical short and loss of functions essential for safe flight.

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Required Actions

Install a fiberglass reinforcing overcoat on the MEC drip shield to prevent water penetration.

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Compliance Time

Within 24 months of the effective date (June 16, 2015).

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Affected Aircraft

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

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