AD 79-17-02 R2

final rule

BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
79-17-02 R2
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 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

Failure of the 7079-T6 truss and related 7079-T6 latch support fittings on the lower sill of the forward and aft lower cargo doorway due to corrosion, cracking, and blocked drainage paths.

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Required Actions

Visually inspect the truss and latch support fittings for corrosion, cracking, and blocked drainage paths within 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date. Clear blocked drainage paths, replace cracked latch support fittings, and repair or replace corroded or cracked truss fittings before further flight. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 1,200 flight hours until fittings are replaced with 7075-T73 fittings. Operators may extend one inspection interval to 2,000 flight hours under prior AD requirements.

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Compliance Time

within 300 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 listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2200

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Federal Register Abstract

Truss & Latch Support Fitting

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AD Number:
79-17-02 R2
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Truss & Latch Support Fitting
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/13/1980
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: 79-17-02 R2
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3867

AD NUMBER:   79-17-02 R2

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 13, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-17-02 R2 BOEING: Amendment 39-3526 as amended by Amendment 39-3563 is further amended by Amendment 39-3867. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2200. Compliance required within 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the 7079-T6 truss and related 7079-T6 latch support fittings on the lower sill of the forward and aft lower cargo doorway, accomplish the following:
A. Within 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, visually inspect the 7079-T6 truss and related 7079-T6 latch support fittings on the lower sill of forward and aft lower cargo doorways for corrosion, cracking and blocked drainage paths in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2200 dated May 8, 1979, or methods approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Northwest Region.
B. Clear all blocked drainage paths, replace cracked latch support fittings, replace or repair corroded or cracked truss fittings in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2200 Revision 1, before further flight. Cracked truss fittings may continue in service provided: cracks do not exceed limits in Service Bulletin 747-53-2200 Revision 1, no adjacent fittings are cracked, and provided the cracked fittings are visually inspected at intervals not to exceed 300 hours time- in-service.
C. Repeat the inspection in accordance with paragraph A at intervals not to exceed 1,200 flight hours, until all affected fittings are replaced with 7075-T73 fittings. Apply BMS-3- 23 or equivalent to the internal lower sill areas after each inspection. Operators may make one more inspection at an interval not exceeding 2,000 flight hours (as required by AD 79-17-02, Amendment 39-3526, 44FR46782), measured from the last inspection conducted prior to the effective date of this amendment, before complying with the 1200 hour repetitive inspection.
D. Upon request of an operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to the prior approval by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD if the request contains substantiating data to justify such adjustment.
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.

Amendment 39-3526 became effective August 15, 1979.
Amendment 39-3563 became effective October 1, 1979.
This Amendment 39-3867 becomes effective September 13, 1980.

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AD Number:
79-17-02 R2
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Truss & Latch Support Fitting
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
09/13/1980
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: 79-17-02 R2
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3867

AD NUMBER:   79-17-02 R2

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective September 13, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
79-17-02 R2 BOEING: Amendment 39-3526 as amended by Amendment 39-3563 is further amended by Amendment 39-3867. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2200. Compliance required within 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished.

To prevent failure of the 7079-T6 truss and related 7079-T6 latch support fittings on the lower sill of the forward and aft lower cargo doorway, accomplish the following:
A. Within 300 hours time-in-service after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished, visually inspect the 7079-T6 truss and related 7079-T6 latch support fittings on the lower sill of forward and aft lower cargo doorways for corrosion, cracking and blocked drainage paths in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2200 dated May 8, 1979, or methods approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, Northwest Region.
B. Clear all blocked drainage paths, replace cracked latch support fittings, replace or repair corroded or cracked truss fittings in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2200 Revision 1, before further flight. Cracked truss fittings may continue in service provided: cracks do not exceed limits in Service Bulletin 747-53-2200 Revision 1, no adjacent fittings are cracked, and provided the cracked fittings are visually inspected at intervals not to exceed 300 hours time- in-service.
C. Repeat the inspection in accordance with paragraph A at intervals not to exceed 1,200 flight hours, until all affected fittings are replaced with 7075-T73 fittings. Apply BMS-3- 23 or equivalent to the internal lower sill areas after each inspection. Operators may make one more inspection at an interval not exceeding 2,000 flight hours (as required by AD 79-17-02, Amendment 39-3526, 44FR46782), measured from the last inspection conducted prior to the effective date of this amendment, before complying with the 1200 hour repetitive inspection.
D. Upon request of an operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to the prior approval by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region, may adjust the repetitive inspection intervals specified in this AD if the request contains substantiating data to justify such adjustment.
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.

Amendment 39-3526 became effective August 15, 1979.
Amendment 39-3563 became effective October 1, 1979.
This Amendment 39-3867 becomes effective September 13, 1980.

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