AD 79-09-03
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
Takeoff with a takeoff aural warning system that would not indicate an unsafe takeoff condition.
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Required Actions
Perform a one-time check of the aural warning system and, as necessary, adjust and re-check the aural warning activation switch, the auto-brake deactivation and auto-speedbrake retraction switches in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-31A2056, Rev. 1, or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Northwest Region.
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Compliance Time
within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished
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Affected Aircraft
All Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories.
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Federal Register Abstract
Aural Warning System
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-09-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-09-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Aural Warning System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/10/1979 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: 79-09-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3454 AD NUMBER: 79-09-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 10, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-09-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-3454. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent takeoff with a takeoff aural warning system that would not indicate an unsafe takeoff condition, accomplish the following: Perform a one-time check of the aural warning system and, as necessary, adjust and re- check the aural warning activation switch, the auto-brake deactivation and auto-speedbrake retraction switches in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-31A2056, Rev. 1, dated April 6, 1979, or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Northwest Region. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. This amendment becomes effective May 10, 1979. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-09-03.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-09-03 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Aural Warning System Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 05/10/1979 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: 79-09-03 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3454 AD NUMBER: 79-09-03 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective May 10, 1979. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-09-03 BOEING: Amendment 39-3454. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories. Compliance required within 500 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. To prevent takeoff with a takeoff aural warning system that would not indicate an unsafe takeoff condition, accomplish the following: Perform a one-time check of the aural warning system and, as necessary, adjust and re- check the aural warning activation switch, the auto-brake deactivation and auto-speedbrake retraction switches in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-31A2056, Rev. 1, dated April 6, 1979, or later FAA approved revisions, or an equivalent method approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA, Northwest Region. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorporated herein and made a part hereof pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(1). All persons affected by this directive who have not already received these documents from the manufacturer, may obtain copies upon request to Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may also be examined at FAA Northwest Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington 98108. This amendment becomes effective May 10, 1979. FOOTER:
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