AD 72-08-01

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 747 Airplanes

AD Number
72-08-01
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

Unsafe Condition

Failed landing gear alternate extension actuators

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Required Actions

Inspect landing gear alternate extension actuators in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2118 or later FAA-approved revisions until modified per the same service bulletin or an equivalent inspection approved by the Chief, Aircraft Engineering Division, FAA Western Region.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 100 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished within the last 400 hours' time in service, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 500 hours' time in service from the last inspection, until modified per Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2118

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2118 dated December 20, 1971, or later FAA-approved revisions except the Model 747-131

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