AD 80-20-02

final rule

BOEING Model 747 Airplanes

AD Number
80-20-02
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
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 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.

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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.

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