AD 71-17-02
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
Body gear steer input during takeoff or landing could occur, which may result in unintended steering movements of the body gear.
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Required Actions
Amend the Airplane Flight Manual to include instructions to deactivate body gear steering before takeoff and reactivate after landing. Disarm the circuit breaker labeled 'Body Gear Steering Arm and Ind' as an interim procedure. Install a manually operated body gear steering switch by January 1, 1972, per Boeing Service Bulletin 32-2113.
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Compliance Time
Within 100 hours' time in service after August 17, 1971, and on or before January 1, 1972.
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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 as listed.
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Federal Register Abstract
Body Gear Steering
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Body Gear Steering Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/17/1971 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: 71-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1268 AD NUMBER: 71-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 17, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-17-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-1268. Applies to Boeing Model 747 Series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent body gear steer input on takeoff or landing, accomplish the following: a. Within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished amend the Boeing B-747 Airplane Flight Manual, Certificate Limitations Section (used by each operator) by incorporating the following: "MISCELLANEOUS BODY GEAR STEERING. When aligned with the runway for takeoff and prior to advancing thrust levers, deactivate the body gear steering and leave deactivated until reaching taxi speed after landing, or refused takeoff." As an interim acceptable procedure, deactivation of the body gear steering may be accomplished by disarming the circuit breaker identified on the circuit breaker panel as "Body Gear Steering Arm and Ind". b. On or before January 1, 1972, unless already accomplished, install manually operated body gear steering arm/disarm switch per Boeing Service Bulletin 32-2113, dated July 23, 1971, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent installation approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. Upon accomplishment of this installation, discontinue use of the circuit breaker to disarm the body gear per (a) above. The Airplane Flight Manual amendment per (a) above continues in full force and effect. This amendment becomes effective August 17, 1971. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_71-17-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 71-17-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Body Gear Steering Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 08/17/1971 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: 71-17-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-1268 AD NUMBER: 71-17-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective August 17, 1971. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 71-17-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-1268. Applies to Boeing Model 747 Series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent body gear steer input on takeoff or landing, accomplish the following: a. Within 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished amend the Boeing B-747 Airplane Flight Manual, Certificate Limitations Section (used by each operator) by incorporating the following: "MISCELLANEOUS BODY GEAR STEERING. When aligned with the runway for takeoff and prior to advancing thrust levers, deactivate the body gear steering and leave deactivated until reaching taxi speed after landing, or refused takeoff." As an interim acceptable procedure, deactivation of the body gear steering may be accomplished by disarming the circuit breaker identified on the circuit breaker panel as "Body Gear Steering Arm and Ind". b. On or before January 1, 1972, unless already accomplished, install manually operated body gear steering arm/disarm switch per Boeing Service Bulletin 32-2113, dated July 23, 1971, or later FAA approved revision, or an equivalent installation approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region. Upon accomplishment of this installation, discontinue use of the circuit breaker to disarm the body gear per (a) above. The Airplane Flight Manual amendment per (a) above continues in full force and effect. This amendment becomes effective August 17, 1971. FOOTER:
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