AD 82-26-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Failure of the dual channel autopilot with M & L Unit (Boeing Part Number 60B00013-452, -453, -454, and on) could result in no-flare automatic landings with excessive sink rates.
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Required Actions
Incorporate specified limitations in the Airplane Flight Manual, install a placard on the autopilot flight director mode select panel, or install the Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2127 modification and placard. Accomplishment of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2130 allows removal of placards and limitations.
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Compliance Time
within 180 days after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747 Series airplanes equipped with a dual channel autopilot with Monitor and Logic (M & L) Unit, Boeing Part Number 60B00013-452, -453, -454, and on, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2130.
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Federal Register Abstract
Dual Channel Autopilot With M & L Unit
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-26-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-26-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Dual Channel Autopilot With M & L Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/17/1983 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: 82-26-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4514 AD NUMBER: 82-26-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 17, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-26-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-4514. Applies to all Boeing Model 747 Series airplanes equipped with a dual channel autopilot with a Monitor and Logic (M & L) Unit, Boeing Part Number 60B00013-452, -453, -454, and on, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2130, Fail- Passive Autopilot Stabilizer Trim Bias and Automatic Disconnect Modification. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent no-flare automatic landings with excessive sink rates, accomplish the requirements of paragraph A and either paragraph B or C below within 180 days after the effective date of this AD: A. Incorporate the following limitations as appropriate in "Section 1 - Certification Limitations" of the Airplane Flight Manual: 1. On airplanes equipped with an operating Autoland Bias Control System, incorporate the following limitation: "Autopilot - Autopilot use below 50 feet AGL is prohibited except when Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2127 FAIL PASSIVE AUTOPILOT FLARE COMMAND WIRING MODIFICATION or FAA approved production equivalent is installed and one of the following conditions is met: (a) At flaps 25 - the ground speed on final approach is less than 187 kts. (b) At flaps 30 - the ground speed on final approach is less than 173 kts." 2. On all other airplanes incorporate the following limitation: "Autopilot - Autopilot use below 50 feet AGL is prohibited except when Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22- 2127 FAIL PASSIVE AUTOPILOT FLARE COMMAND WIRING MODIFICATION or FAA approved production equivalent is installed and one of the following conditions is met: (a) At flaps 25 - the ground speed on final approach is less than 180 kts. (b) At flaps 30 - the ground speed on final approach is less than 163 kts." B. Install a placard on the autopilot flight director mode select panel which reads: "DO NOT USE AUTOPILOT BELOW 50 FT. AGL." C. Accomplish Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2127, FAIL PASSIVE AUTOPILOT FLARE COMMAND WIRING MODIFICATION or FAA approved production equivalent. Install a placard on the autopilot flight director mode select panel which reads: "DO NOT USE AUTOPILOT BELOW 50 FT AGL EXCEPT PER FLIGHT MANUAL LIMITATIONS." D. Accomplishment of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2130 provides terminating action and allows removal of the placard and flight manual limitations required by paragraphs A, B, and C above. E. Alternate means of compliance with this AD which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. F. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. 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). This amendment becomes effective January 17, 1983. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_82-26-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 82-26-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Dual Channel Autopilot With M & L Unit Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 01/17/1983 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: 82-26-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-4514 AD NUMBER: 82-26-01 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective January 17, 1983. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 82-26-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-4514. Applies to all Boeing Model 747 Series airplanes equipped with a dual channel autopilot with a Monitor and Logic (M & L) Unit, Boeing Part Number 60B00013-452, -453, -454, and on, listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2130, Fail- Passive Autopilot Stabilizer Trim Bias and Automatic Disconnect Modification. Compliance required as indicated. To prevent no-flare automatic landings with excessive sink rates, accomplish the requirements of paragraph A and either paragraph B or C below within 180 days after the effective date of this AD: A. Incorporate the following limitations as appropriate in "Section 1 - Certification Limitations" of the Airplane Flight Manual: 1. On airplanes equipped with an operating Autoland Bias Control System, incorporate the following limitation: "Autopilot - Autopilot use below 50 feet AGL is prohibited except when Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2127 FAIL PASSIVE AUTOPILOT FLARE COMMAND WIRING MODIFICATION or FAA approved production equivalent is installed and one of the following conditions is met: (a) At flaps 25 - the ground speed on final approach is less than 187 kts. (b) At flaps 30 - the ground speed on final approach is less than 173 kts." 2. On all other airplanes incorporate the following limitation: "Autopilot - Autopilot use below 50 feet AGL is prohibited except when Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22- 2127 FAIL PASSIVE AUTOPILOT FLARE COMMAND WIRING MODIFICATION or FAA approved production equivalent is installed and one of the following conditions is met: (a) At flaps 25 - the ground speed on final approach is less than 180 kts. (b) At flaps 30 - the ground speed on final approach is less than 163 kts." B. Install a placard on the autopilot flight director mode select panel which reads: "DO NOT USE AUTOPILOT BELOW 50 FT. AGL." C. Accomplish Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2127, FAIL PASSIVE AUTOPILOT FLARE COMMAND WIRING MODIFICATION or FAA approved production equivalent. Install a placard on the autopilot flight director mode select panel which reads: "DO NOT USE AUTOPILOT BELOW 50 FT AGL EXCEPT PER FLIGHT MANUAL LIMITATIONS." D. Accomplishment of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2130 provides terminating action and allows removal of the placard and flight manual limitations required by paragraphs A, B, and C above. E. Alternate means of compliance with this AD which provide an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. F. Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate airplanes to a base for the accomplishment of inspections and/or modifications required by this AD. 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). This amendment becomes effective January 17, 1983. FOOTER:
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