AD 70-14-03

final rule

BOEING Model 747 Airplanes

AD Number
70-14-03
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100 Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B SUD Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200B Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200C Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200F Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-300 Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400 Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400D Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400F Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SP Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SR Series BOEING Model 747 Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Cracks in flap tracks can lead to flap failure.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect all flap tracks for cracks within 10 landings after the effective date unless already done within the last 90 landings. If cracks are found, replace or repair the flap track before further flight. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 100 landings. Install placards indicating flap operating speeds or provide equivalent procedures, and report any flap speed exceedances in the airplane log. Replace flap tracks with redesigned ones per Boeing Service Bulletin to exempt from inspection requirements.

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Compliance Time

within the next 10 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 90 landings and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 landings from the last inspections

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 airplanes certificated in all categories, including 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, and other 747-200 series models.

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Federal Register Abstract

Cracks In Flap Tracks

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AD Number:
70-14-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
Subject:
Cracks In Flap Tracks
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/19/1971
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-14-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1144

AD NUMBER:   70-14-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 19, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
70-14-03 BOEING: Amdt. 39-1024 as amended by Amendment 39-1093 and 39-1123 is further amended by Amendment 39-1144. Applies to all Model 747 airplanes certificated in all categories.
Compliance required within the next 10 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 90 landings and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 landings from the last inspections.
To detect cracks of the flap track, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 10 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 90 landings, visually inspect all flap tracks for cracks in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 57-2011, Revision 1, dated June 6, 1970, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
(1) If a crack is found, replace flap track or repair in accordance with a method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, prior to further flight. Repeat inspections, per (a) (2) below.
(2) If no cracks are found, repeat the inspection for cracks at intervals not to exceed 100 landings.
(b) Within 10 hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, install a placard as noted below in full view of the captain and first officer, or provide an equivalent procedure acceptable to the cognizant Air Carrier District Office.
Placard wording is as follows:

Recommended
Flap Flap Operating Speed
Position (Knots IAS)
25 170
30 140

(c) Report in the airplane log all instances when the flap speeds in (b) above are exceeded.
(d) Upon accomplishment of (c), visually inspect all inboard flap tracks for cracks per (a), prior to further flight.
(1) If a crack is found, replace or repair the flap track per (a)(1). Repeat inspections per (a)(2).
(2) If no cracks are found, repeat inspections per (a)(2).
(e) Install placard advising pilot of reporting requirements specified in paragraph (c).
(f) The existing flap tracks may be replaced with redesigned flap tracks in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 57-2100, Revision 4, dated November 25, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. Upon completion of this modification, the inspection and placard installation requirements of paragraphs (a) through (e) are no longer applicable.
Amendment 39-1024 effective July 21, 1970.
Amendment 39-1093 effective October 22, 1970.
Amendment 39-1123 effective December 11, 1970.
This Amendment 39-1144 becomes effective January 19, 1971.

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AD Number:
70-14-03
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Airplanes
Subject:
Cracks In Flap Tracks
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
01/19/1971
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200...Show more
Product Type:
Aircraft
Product Subtype:
Large Airplane
Affected AD:
Superseded AD:
Affected By:
Superseded By:
Service/Office:
Office of Primary Responsibility:
CFR Part Reference:
Part 39
Comments:
AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 70-14-03
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-1144

AD NUMBER:   70-14-03

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective January 19, 1971.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
70-14-03 BOEING: Amdt. 39-1024 as amended by Amendment 39-1093 and 39-1123 is further amended by Amendment 39-1144. Applies to all Model 747 airplanes certificated in all categories.
Compliance required within the next 10 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 90 landings and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 100 landings from the last inspections.
To detect cracks of the flap track, accomplish the following:
(a) Within 10 landings after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 90 landings, visually inspect all flap tracks for cracks in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 57-2011, Revision 1, dated June 6, 1970, or later FAA approved revisions, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.
(1) If a crack is found, replace flap track or repair in accordance with a method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region, prior to further flight. Repeat inspections, per (a) (2) below.
(2) If no cracks are found, repeat the inspection for cracks at intervals not to exceed 100 landings.
(b) Within 10 hours after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, install a placard as noted below in full view of the captain and first officer, or provide an equivalent procedure acceptable to the cognizant Air Carrier District Office.
Placard wording is as follows:

Recommended
Flap Flap Operating Speed
Position (Knots IAS)
25 170
30 140

(c) Report in the airplane log all instances when the flap speeds in (b) above are exceeded.
(d) Upon accomplishment of (c), visually inspect all inboard flap tracks for cracks per (a), prior to further flight.
(1) If a crack is found, replace or repair the flap track per (a)(1). Repeat inspections per (a)(2).
(2) If no cracks are found, repeat inspections per (a)(2).
(e) Install placard advising pilot of reporting requirements specified in paragraph (c).
(f) The existing flap tracks may be replaced with redesigned flap tracks in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 57-2100, Revision 4, dated November 25, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or in a manner approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. Upon completion of this modification, the inspection and placard installation requirements of paragraphs (a) through (e) are no longer applicable.
Amendment 39-1024 effective July 21, 1970.
Amendment 39-1093 effective October 22, 1970.
Amendment 39-1123 effective December 11, 1970.
This Amendment 39-1144 becomes effective January 19, 1971.

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