AD 83-22-08
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | BFGoodrich | The Boeing Company | Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts | Airworthiness Directives; B.F. GOODRICH: Applies to B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | BFGoodrich | The Boeing Company | 747-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; B.F. GOODRICH: Applies to B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | BFGoodrich | The Boeing Company | 747-100B Series | Airworthiness Directives; B.F. GOODRICH: Applies to B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | BFGoodrich | The Boeing Company | 747-100B SUD Series | Airworthiness Directives; B.F. GOODRICH: Applies to B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | BFGoodrich | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | Airworthiness Directives; B.F. GOODRICH: Applies to B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | BFGoodrich | The Boeing Company | 747-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; B.F. GOODRICH: Applies to B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts |
| aircraft | BFGoodrich | The Boeing Company | 747SR Series | Airworthiness Directives; B.F. GOODRICH: Applies to B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts |
Unsafe Condition
The B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts P/Ns 7A1340 series, 7A1342 series, 7A1371 series, and 7A1373 series may experience undetected deterioration, leading to potential failure of the slide/rafts during emergency evacuation.
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Required Actions
Inspect installed slide/rafts in accordance with B.F. Goodrich Service Bulletin 25-081, Rev. 1, or subsequent FAA approved revisions. Repeat inspections within 180 days of last inspection or installation. Adjust compliance times with FAA approval if substantiating data is provided.
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Compliance Time
Within 20 calendar days after the effective date for specific serial numbers (G001-G289 and G001-G087). For others installed before September 1, 1983, within 120 days of the effective date. Slides installed after August 31, 1983, must be inspected within 180 days of last leak check inspection. Repeat inspections within 180 days of last inspection or installation.
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Affected Aircraft
B.F. Goodrich Emergency Evacuation Slide/Rafts P/Ns 7A1340, 7A1342, 7A1371, 7A1373 series installed on Boeing Model 747-100, 747-200B, 747-100B, 747SR, and 747-300 airplanes via STCs SA574GL and SA575GL.
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