AD 2021-17-06

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

AD Number
2021-17-06
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2021-0376
FR Citation
86 FR 48483

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing Company Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

cracks found in the front spar shear tie and at the intercostal lug fitting at certain locations

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Required Actions

repetitive detailed and surface high frequency eddy current (HFEC) inspections of the front spar shear tie and intercostal lug fitting at certain locations for any cracking, and applicable on-condition actions

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Compliance Time

Within 50 flight hours

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Affected Aircraft

all The Boeing Company Model 747-100, -100B, -100B SUD, -200B, -200C, -200F, -300, -400, -400D, -400F, 747SR, and 747SP airplanes

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Retrieved: Apr 4, 2026

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