AD 79-18-02

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 747 Airplanes

AD Number
79-18-02
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

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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