AD 86-16-06
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100 Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B SUD Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200C Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200F Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-300 Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400D Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400F Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SP Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747SR Series | BOEING Model 747 Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Defective self-locking nuts in the escape slide inflation system could fail to secure properly, leading to escape slide inoperability.
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Required Actions
Within three months after the effective date, inspect the escape slide inflation system to verify installation of acceptable self-locking nuts and replace defective nuts as required per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A2696, Revision 2, or later FAA-approved revisions.
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Compliance Time
Within three months after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
All Model 747 airplanes certificated in any category, listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A2696, Revision 1, dated January 31, 1986, equipped with cool gas generator inflation systems.
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Federal Register Abstract
Escape Slide Self-Locking Nuts
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-16-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-16-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes Subject: Escape Slide Self-Locking Nuts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/10/1986 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: 86-16-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5380 AD NUMBER: 86-16-06 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 10, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-16-06 BOEING: Amendment 39-5380. Applies to all Model 747 airplanes, certificated in any category, listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A2696, Revision 1, dated January 31, 1986, that are equipped with the cool gas generator inflation systems. To ensure that the escape slide inflation system operates properly, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Within three months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the escape slide inflation system to verify the installation of acceptable self-locking nuts and replace defective nuts, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A2696, Revision 2, dated May 2, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions. B. 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. C. 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 document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. 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 September 10, 1986. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_86-16-06.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 86-16-06 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes Subject: Escape Slide Self-Locking Nuts Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 09/10/1986 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: 86-16-06 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-5380 AD NUMBER: 86-16-06 SUBJECT HEADING: BOEING Model 747 Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective September 10, 1986. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 86-16-06 BOEING: Amendment 39-5380. Applies to all Model 747 airplanes, certificated in any category, listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A2696, Revision 1, dated January 31, 1986, that are equipped with the cool gas generator inflation systems. To ensure that the escape slide inflation system operates properly, accomplish the following, unless already accomplished: A. Within three months after the effective date of this AD, inspect the escape slide inflation system to verify the installation of acceptable self-locking nuts and replace defective nuts, if necessary, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-25A2696, Revision 2, dated May 2, 1986, or later FAA-approved revisions. B. 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. C. 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 document from the manufacturer may obtain copies upon request to the Boeing Commercial Airplane Company, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124-2207. 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 September 10, 1986. FOOTER:
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