AD 86-10-10
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 thrust control cable and loss of control of an engine
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Required Actions
Within 10 days after the effective date, inspect and replace the engine thrust control cables per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-76A2065 or equivalent. Report inspections and intervals to the FAA. Corroded cables, with or without broken strands, must be replaced.
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Compliance Time
Within the next 10 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 3,000 hours
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Affected Aircraft
All Model 747 series airplanes, line number 1 through 607
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Federal Register Abstract
Engine Thrust Control Cables
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-10-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-10-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Thrust Control Cables Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/09/1986 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: 86-10-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5318 AD NUMBER: 86-10-10 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 9, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-10-10 BOEING: Amendment 39-5318. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes, line number 1 through 607, certificated in any category. To prevent failure of the engine thrust control cable and loss of control of an engine, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 10 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 3,000 hours, inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine thrust control cables in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-76A2065, dated February 28, 1986, or later FAA-approved revision. B. Inspections and replacement of thrust control cables accomplished in accordance with Boeing Service Letter 747-SL-76-15-A, dated December 19, 1985, are considered equivalent to accomplishing the procedures required by paragraph A., above, except that corroded cables, with or without broken strands, must also be replaced. C. Report results of inspections and the time intervals between the inspections to the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, Propulsion Branch, Attention: Mr. Kanji K. Patel, ANM-140S, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168; telephone (206) 431-2973. D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 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 the appropriate service bulletin from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective June 9, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-10-10.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-10-10 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes Subject: Engine Thrust Control Cables Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 06/09/1986 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: 86-10-10 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5318 AD NUMBER: 86-10-10 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective June 9, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-10-10 BOEING: Amendment 39-5318. Applies to all Model 747 series airplanes, line number 1 through 607, certificated in any category. To prevent failure of the engine thrust control cable and loss of control of an engine, accomplish the following: A. Within the next 10 days after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished within the last 3,000 hours, inspect and, if necessary, replace the engine thrust control cables in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-76A2065, dated February 28, 1986, or later FAA-approved revision. B. Inspections and replacement of thrust control cables accomplished in accordance with Boeing Service Letter 747-SL-76-15-A, dated December 19, 1985, are considered equivalent to accomplishing the procedures required by paragraph A., above, except that corroded cables, with or without broken strands, must also be replaced. C. Report results of inspections and the time intervals between the inspections to the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, Propulsion Branch, Attention: Mr. Kanji K. Patel, ANM-140S, 17900 Pacific Highway South, C-68966, Seattle, Washington 98168; telephone (206) 431-2973. D. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of the compliance time, which provides an acceptable level of safety, may be used when approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, FAA, Northwest Mountain Region. 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 the appropriate service bulletin from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. This document may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington. This amendment becomes effective June 9, 1986. FOOTER:
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