AD 46-39-05

final rule
Data completeness: 60%

DOUGLAS Model C-54B and C-54 Series Airplanes

AD Number
46-39-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company C54-DC DOUGLAS Model C-54B and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54A-DC DOUGLAS Model C-54B and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54B-DC DOUGLAS Model C-54B and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54D-DC DOUGLAS Model C-54B and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54E-DC DOUGLAS Model C-54B and C-54 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company C54G-DC DOUGLAS Model C-54B and C-54 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

The main fuel line supporting brackets at wing Stations 357, 378, and 399 are subject to vibration failure.

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Required Actions

Replace the main fuel line supporting brackets at wing Stations 357, 378, and 399 with redesigned brackets. Replace United Carr clips at wing Station 378 with Adel clips.

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Compliance Time

not later than December 1, 1946

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Affected Aircraft

The Boeing Company Model C54-DC, C54A-DC, C54B-DC, C54D-DC, C54E-DC, C54G-DC airplanes having the C-54B fuel system.

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