AD 86-16-05

final rule
Data completeness: 70%

BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
86-16-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

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

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion in the aft pressure bulkhead lower web and lower chord of Body Station 2360 bulkhead could lead to structural failure.

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Required Actions

Inspect for corrosion in the aft pressure bulkhead lower web and lower chord per Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2220, Rev 1. Repeat inspections at intervals not exceeding 3.5 or 7 years depending on modification status. Repair corrosion before further flight as per the same service bulletin.

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Compliance Time

Within 6 months for airplanes with over 40,000 flight hours on the effective date; within 12 months for 20,000 to 40,000 flight hours; within 24 months or upon 20,000 flight hours, whichever is later.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-53-2220, Rev 1.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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