AD 80-08-02

final rule

BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
80-08-02
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 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

The outboard engine strut diagonal brace forward clevis root area wall thickness may be less than 0.350 inch, which could lead to cracks in the area.

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Required Actions

Inspect the outboard engine strut diagonal brace forward clevis root area wall thickness. If the wall thickness is less than 0.350 inch, perform penetrant inspection for cracks. If cracks are found, replace the brace or rework per Boeing Service Bulletin 747-54-2070 or FAA approval.

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Compliance Time

within 300 landings 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 equipped with General Electric CF6 or Pratt and Whitney JT9D-3, -7 engines.

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Federal Register Abstract

Engine Strut Root Area Wall Thickness

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AD Number:
80-08-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Engine Strut Root Area Wall Thickness
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/17/1980
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: 80-08-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3738

AD NUMBER:   80-08-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 17, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-08-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3738. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories equipped with General Electric CF6 or Pratt and Whitney JT9D-3, - 7, engines. Compliance required within 300 landings after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. Inspect diagonal braces as follows:

A. Measure the outboard engine strut diagonal brace forward clevis root area wall thickness. If root wall thickness is 0.350 inch or greater, no further action is required. If the wall thickness is less than 0.350 inch, penetrant inspect the area for cracks, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-54-2070. If cracks are found, prior to further flight replace brace or rework in accordance with paragraph B of this AD.

B. Parts cracked within the limits of paragraph III of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-54- 2070 may be reworked as noted therein. Parts with cracks exceeding these limits must be replaced or reworked in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.

C. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region may adjust the compliance times if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator.

D. This AD may be amended in the future to require a repeat inspection interval or terminating action.

E. Aircraft may be ferried to a base for maintenance in accordance with Section 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 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 April 17, 1980.

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AD Number:
80-08-02
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Engine Strut Root Area Wall Thickness
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/17/1980
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: 80-08-02
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-3738

AD NUMBER:   80-08-02

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 17, 1980.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
80-08-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3738. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories equipped with General Electric CF6 or Pratt and Whitney JT9D-3, - 7, engines. Compliance required within 300 landings after the effective date of this AD unless already accomplished. Inspect diagonal braces as follows:

A. Measure the outboard engine strut diagonal brace forward clevis root area wall thickness. If root wall thickness is 0.350 inch or greater, no further action is required. If the wall thickness is less than 0.350 inch, penetrant inspect the area for cracks, in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-54-2070. If cracks are found, prior to further flight replace brace or rework in accordance with paragraph B of this AD.

B. Parts cracked within the limits of paragraph III of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-54- 2070 may be reworked as noted therein. Parts with cracks exceeding these limits must be replaced or reworked in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region.

C. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval of the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region may adjust the compliance times if the request contains substantiating data to justify the increase for that operator.

D. This AD may be amended in the future to require a repeat inspection interval or terminating action.

E. Aircraft may be ferried to a base for maintenance in accordance with Section 21.197 and 21.199 of the Federal Aviation Regulations. 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 April 17, 1980.

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