AD 85-25-55
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 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 Final Rules - DRS_85-25-55.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_85-25-55.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details 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. FOOTER:
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