AD 85-25-55

final rule

BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
85-25-55
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.
Technical illustration of an aircraft flight control surface and actuator
Problem area Flight controls

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

Failure of the Engine Number 1 control cable which may cause loss of control of the engine

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Required Actions

Within 48 hours following receipt of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours, perform inspections and repair in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-76A-2063, Revision 1, dated December 18, 1985, or later FAA-approved revisions. Modification of the Engine Number 1 engine control cable in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-76-2063, dated July 12, 1985, constitutes terminating action for this AD.

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Compliance Time

Within 48 hours following receipt of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

All Model 747 series airplanes, line number 1 through 607, powered by General Electric CF6 or Pratt & Whitney Aircraft JT9D-70A turbofan engines

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Federal Register Abstract

Engine Control Cable

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AD Number:
85-25-55
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Engine Control Cable
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/23/1986
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: 85-25-55
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5326

AD NUMBER:   85-25-55

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 23, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-25-55 BOEING: Amendment 39-5326. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes, line number 1 through 607, powered by General Electric CF6 or Pratt & Whitney Aircraft JT9D-70A turbofan engines, certificated in any category.

To prevent failure of the Engine Number 1 control cable which may cause loss of control of the engine, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished:

1. Within 48 hours following receipt of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours, perform inspections and repair, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-76A-2063, Revision 1, dated December 18, 1985, or later FAA- approved revisions.

2. Alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

3. 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 modifications required by this AD.

4. Modification of the Engine Number 1 engine control cable in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-76-2063, dated July 12, 1985, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service 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, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This AD was effective earlier to all recipients of telegraphic AD T85-25-55 issued December 20, 1985.

This amendment becomes effective June 23, 1986.

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AD Number:
85-25-55
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Engine Control Cable
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
06/23/1986
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: 85-25-55
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5326

AD NUMBER:   85-25-55

SUBJECT HEADING:   BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective June 23, 1986.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
85-25-55 BOEING: Amendment 39-5326. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes, line number 1 through 607, powered by General Electric CF6 or Pratt & Whitney Aircraft JT9D-70A turbofan engines, certificated in any category.

To prevent failure of the Engine Number 1 control cable which may cause loss of control of the engine, accomplish the following, unless previously accomplished:

1. Within 48 hours following receipt of this AD, and thereafter at intervals not to exceed 600 flight hours, perform inspections and repair, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-76A-2063, Revision 1, dated December 18, 1985, or later FAA- approved revisions.

2. Alternate means of compliance which provides an acceptable level of safety may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region.

3. 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 modifications required by this AD.

4. Modification of the Engine Number 1 engine control cable in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747-76-2063, dated July 12, 1985, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of this AD.

All persons affected by this directive who have not already received the appropriate service 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, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This AD was effective earlier to all recipients of telegraphic AD T85-25-55 issued December 20, 1985.

This amendment becomes effective June 23, 1986.

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