AD 70-22-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100 Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B SUD Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200C Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200F Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-300 Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400D Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400F Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SP Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SR Series | BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leakage and possible engine fire due to a damaged or misaligned engine cowl fluid drain bellows seal.
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Required Actions
Inspect the bellows seal on the gang drain assembly each time the engine cowl doors are closed to ensure proper seal installation and seating on the drain duct. Inspect the aft fuel drain duct for proper alignment and modify the engine fluid drain bellows seal. Modify the engine gang drain bellows seal in accordance with specified service bulletins.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes including 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, and other 747 series models.
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Cowl Fluid Drain
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-22-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-22-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Cowl Fluid Drain Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/03/1970 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: 70-22-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1100 AD NUMBER: 70-22-06 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 3, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-22-06 BOEING: Amdt 39-1100. Applies to Model 747 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent fuel leakage and possible engine fire due to a damaged or misaligned engine cowl fluid drain bellows seal, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless the seal modification in accordance with (b) or (c), below, have been previously accomplished, inspect the bellows seal on the gang drain assembly each time the engine cowl doors are closed to insure proper seal installation and seating on the drain duct in accordance with the inspection instructions in Boeing Service Bulletin 71-2018, Revision 2, dated June 18, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) Within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished, inspect the aft fuel drain duct for proper alignment with the turbine case and combustion chamber drains and modify the engine fluid drain bellows seal in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 71-2018, Revision 2, dated June 18, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) Within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the engine gang drain bellows seal in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 71-2030, dated October 16, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Upon completion of the work described in (c), the inspection and modification requirements of (a) and (b) are no longer applicable. This amendment becomes effective on November 3, 1970. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_70-22-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 70-22-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Cowl Fluid Drain Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 11/03/1970 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: 70-22-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1100 AD NUMBER: 70-22-06 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective November 3, 1970. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 70-22-06 BOEING: Amdt 39-1100. Applies to Model 747 Series Airplanes. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent fuel leakage and possible engine fire due to a damaged or misaligned engine cowl fluid drain bellows seal, accomplish the following: (a) Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless the seal modification in accordance with (b) or (c), below, have been previously accomplished, inspect the bellows seal on the gang drain assembly each time the engine cowl doors are closed to insure proper seal installation and seating on the drain duct in accordance with the inspection instructions in Boeing Service Bulletin 71-2018, Revision 2, dated June 18, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (b) Within the next 300 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished, inspect the aft fuel drain duct for proper alignment with the turbine case and combustion chamber drains and modify the engine fluid drain bellows seal in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 71-2018, Revision 2, dated June 18, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (c) Within the next 1500 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, modify the engine gang drain bellows seal in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 71-2030, dated October 16, 1970, or later FAA approved revision or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. (d) Upon completion of the work described in (c), the inspection and modification requirements of (a) and (b) are no longer applicable. This amendment becomes effective on November 3, 1970. FOOTER:
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