AD 83-05-09

final rule

BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
83-05-09
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft landing gear and wheel assembly
Problem area Landing gear

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

Wing landing gear jury strut spindle failures

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Required Actions

Inspect the wing landing gear jury strut spindles for cracks using magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspection per Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2261 Rev. 1 or later FAA-approved revisions. Replace cracked parts before further flight. Install improved spindles to terminate AD requirements.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 375 landings after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 7625 landings, whichever is later, and thereafter at intervals not exceeding 750 landings.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2261 Rev. 1 or later FAA-approved revisions.

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Federal Register Abstract

Wing Landing Gear Jury Strut Spindles

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AD Number:
83-05-09
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wing Landing Gear Jury Strut Spindles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/18/1983
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: 83-05-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4585

AD NUMBER:   83-05-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 18, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
83-05-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-4585. Applies to all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2261 Rev. 1, or later FAA approved revisions. To prevent wing landing gear jury strut spindle failures, accomplish the following:

A. Unless already accomplished within the last 375 landings, within the next 375 landings after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 7625 landings, whichever is later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 750 landings, magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspect the wing landing gear jury strut spindles for cracks in accordance with Table I of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2261 Rev. 1, or later FAA approved revisions. Cracked parts are to be replaced prior to further flight.

B. Upon the installation of the improved spindles in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2261 Rev. 1, or later FAA approved revisions, the requirements of this AD are terminated.

C. Alternate means of compliance with this AD which provides an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

D. For purposes of complying with this AD, subject to acceptance by the assigned FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, the number of flight cycles may be determined by dividing each airplane's hours time in service by the operator's fleet average from takeoff to landing for the airplane type. If the gear/jury strut spindle cycles and hours are different from the airplane cycles and hours, the gear/jury strut spindle times shall be used.

E. 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.

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 Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective April 18, 1983.

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AD Number:
83-05-09
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AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Wing Landing Gear Jury Strut Spindles
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
04/18/1983
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: 83-05-09
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-4585

AD NUMBER:   83-05-09

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective April 18, 1983.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
83-05-09 BOEING: Amendment 39-4585. Applies to all Boeing Model 747 series airplanes certificated in all categories listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2261 Rev. 1, or later FAA approved revisions. To prevent wing landing gear jury strut spindle failures, accomplish the following:

A. Unless already accomplished within the last 375 landings, within the next 375 landings after the effective date of this AD or prior to the accumulation of 7625 landings, whichever is later, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 750 landings, magnetic particle or dye penetrant inspect the wing landing gear jury strut spindles for cracks in accordance with Table I of Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2261 Rev. 1, or later FAA approved revisions. Cracked parts are to be replaced prior to further flight.

B. Upon the installation of the improved spindles in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-32-2261 Rev. 1, or later FAA approved revisions, the requirements of this AD are terminated.

C. Alternate means of compliance with this AD which provides an equivalent level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

D. For purposes of complying with this AD, subject to acceptance by the assigned FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, the number of flight cycles may be determined by dividing each airplane's hours time in service by the operator's fleet average from takeoff to landing for the airplane type. If the gear/jury strut spindle cycles and hours are different from the airplane cycles and hours, the gear/jury strut spindle times shall be used.

E. 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.

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 Mountain Region, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment becomes effective April 18, 1983.

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