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 |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SP Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SR 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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Federal Register Abstract
Slide/Raft Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-18-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-18-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes Subject: Slide/Raft Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/22/1980 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: 79-18-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3744 AD NUMBER: 79-18-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 22, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-18-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3537 as amended by Amendment 39-3744. Applies to all Boeing Model 747 airplanes which are equipped with slide/raft assemblies. Compliance is required as indicated. Accomplish the following: A. Within the next 90 days from the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 180 days, inspect the firing and packboard lanyards for corrosion in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A2467 and B.F. Goodrich Alert Service Bulletin 25- 051. B. Lanyards showing signs of corrosion are to be replaced with new parts in accordance with B.F. Goodrich Alert Service Bulletin 25-051. C. Repeat inspections, described in paragraph A, at intervals not to exceed one (1) year from the date of the last inspection unless the lanyards are replaced as described in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25A2467, Revision 2, paragraph III E, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. This replacement is terminating action for this Airworthiness Directive. D. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region may adjust the inspection interval if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorproated 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 39-3537 became effective September 4, 1979. This amendment 39-3744 becomes effective April 22, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_79-18-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 79-18-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes Subject: Slide/Raft Assemblies Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/22/1980 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: 79-18-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3744 AD NUMBER: 79-18-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 22, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 79-18-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3537 as amended by Amendment 39-3744. Applies to all Boeing Model 747 airplanes which are equipped with slide/raft assemblies. Compliance is required as indicated. Accomplish the following: A. Within the next 90 days from the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 180 days, inspect the firing and packboard lanyards for corrosion in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A2467 and B.F. Goodrich Alert Service Bulletin 25- 051. B. Lanyards showing signs of corrosion are to be replaced with new parts in accordance with B.F. Goodrich Alert Service Bulletin 25-051. C. Repeat inspections, described in paragraph A, at intervals not to exceed one (1) year from the date of the last inspection unless the lanyards are replaced as described in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25A2467, Revision 2, paragraph III E, or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. This replacement is terminating action for this Airworthiness Directive. D. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region may adjust the inspection interval if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator. The manufacturer's specifications and procedures identified and described in this directive are incorproated 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 39-3537 became effective September 4, 1979. This amendment 39-3744 becomes effective April 22, 1980. FOOTER:
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