AD 80-20-02
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
Failure of B.F. Goodrich slides or turbofans due to inadequate flapper valve design could result in loss of slide inflation capability.
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Required Actions
Replace flapper valves in affected B.F. Goodrich slides on upper deck of Model 747-200F and 747-200C airplanes within 30 days from October 7, 1980. Replace flapper valves in all remaining B.F. Goodrich slides and turbofans by January 1, 1981. Adjustments to compliance times may be requested with substantiating data.
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Compliance Time
Within 30 days from the effective date (October 7, 1980) for upper deck slides; prior to January 1, 1981 for remaining slides and turbofans
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 airplanes equipped with B.F. Goodrich slides or turbofans listed in B.F. Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-060 dated July 14, 1980
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Federal Register Abstract
B.F. Goodrich Slides
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes Subject: B.F. Goodrich Slides Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1980 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: 80-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3928 AD NUMBER: 80-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-20-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3928. Applies to all Boeing Model 747 airplanes which are equipped with B.F. Goodrich slides or turbofans identified in B.F. Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-060 dated July 14, 1980. NOTE: Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2543 dated September 5, 1980, lists the airplanes originally delivered with the affected slides. These slides may be on airplanes not listed in this service bulletin. Compliance is required as indicated. Accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the flapper valves in affected B.F. Goodrich slides installed on the upper deck of any Model 747-200F and 747-200C airplanes carrying passengers on the upper deck only. Install flapper valves in accordance with B.F. Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-060 dated July 14, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. B. Prior to January 1, 1981, replace the flapper valves in all remaining B.F. Goodrich slides and turbofans in accordance with B.F. Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-060 dated July 14, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. C. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region may adjust the compliance times if the request contains substantiating data to justify the changes. 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 October 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_80-20-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 80-20-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes Subject: B.F. Goodrich Slides Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 10/07/1980 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: 80-20-02 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-3928 AD NUMBER: 80-20-02 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective October 7, 1980. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 80-20-02 BOEING: Amendment 39-3928. Applies to all Boeing Model 747 airplanes which are equipped with B.F. Goodrich slides or turbofans identified in B.F. Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-060 dated July 14, 1980. NOTE: Boeing Service Bulletin 747-25-2543 dated September 5, 1980, lists the airplanes originally delivered with the affected slides. These slides may be on airplanes not listed in this service bulletin. Compliance is required as indicated. Accomplish the following: A. Within 30 days from the effective date of this AD, unless already accomplished, replace the flapper valves in affected B.F. Goodrich slides installed on the upper deck of any Model 747-200F and 747-200C airplanes carrying passengers on the upper deck only. Install flapper valves in accordance with B.F. Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-060 dated July 14, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. B. Prior to January 1, 1981, replace the flapper valves in all remaining B.F. Goodrich slides and turbofans in accordance with B.F. Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-060 dated July 14, 1980, or later FAA approved revisions or in a manner approved by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region. C. Upon request of the operator, an FAA Maintenance Inspector, subject to prior approval by the Chief, Engineering and Manufacturing Branch, FAA Northwest Region may adjust the compliance times if the request contains substantiating data to justify the changes. 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 October 7, 1980. FOOTER:
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