AD 2016-24-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Boeing | Company | Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Static strength analysis has shown that the aluminum transmission aft bearing plate assemblies have inadequate structural strength for one or more of the required load cases, including cases for drive system jam, flap skew, and structural damage tolerance.
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Required Actions
Remove aluminum transmission aft bearing plate assemblies from the flap track and install titanium transmission aft bearing plate assemblies to the flap track.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
The Boeing Company Model 747-8 and 747-8F series airplanes, except for line numbers 1435, 1506, and 1509, which were delivered with the terminating action already incorporated.
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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026
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