AD 79-18-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Corrosion on slide/raft assemblies' firing and packboard lanyards could lead to failure of the emergency evacuation equipment.
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Required Actions
Inspect the firing and packboard lanyards for corrosion within 90 days from the effective date (April 22, 1980) or within the last 180 days. Replace corroded lanyards with new parts. Repeat inspections every year unless replaced as specified.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 90 days from the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 180 days
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 airplanes equipped with slide/raft assemblies, including 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C series.
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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
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