AD 88-13-05

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
88-13-05
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 Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B SUD Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200B Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200C Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200F Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400 Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400D Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400F Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SP Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747SR Series Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Engine contact with the runway as a result of excessive airplane roll after touchdown.

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Required Actions

Incorporate limitations into the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) to disconnect autopilot prior to 50 feet AGL during approach to land, install a placard in plain view for both pilots with the same message, and rework the Landing Rollout Control Unit (LRCU) per Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2166.

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Compliance Time

Within the next 15 days after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes equipped with autopilot/flight director having Landing Rollout Control Unit (LRCU), part number 60B00013-759, with the rollout function not installed or previously removed.

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Federal Register Abstract

Landing Rollout Control Unit

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AD Number:
88-13-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
Unknown
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Landing Rollout Control Unit
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/11/1988
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: 88-13-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5948

AD NUMBER:   88-13-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 11, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-13-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-5948. Applies to Model 747 series airplanes, equipped with the autopilot/flight director which has the Landing Rollout Control Unit (LRCU), part number 60B00013-759, with the rollout function not installed or previously removed, certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent engine contact with the runway as a result of excessive airplane roll after touchdown, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 15 days after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:

1. Incorporate the following into the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM: "Disconnect autopilot prior to 50 feet AGL during approach to land;" and,

2. Install a placard in plain view of both the Captain and First Officer, which reads as follows: "Disconnect autopilot prior to 50 feet AGL."

B. Rework of the LRCU, P/N 60B00013-759, in accordance with the instructions contained in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2166, dated March 17, 1988, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A, above.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of 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.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

D. 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 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 be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment, 39-5948, becomes effective July 11, 1988.

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AD Number:
88-13-05
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
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Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Landing Rollout Control Unit
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
07/11/1988
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: 88-13-05
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   Unknown

AMENDMENT:   39-5948

AD NUMBER:   88-13-05

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective July 11, 1988.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
88-13-05 BOEING: Amendment 39-5948. Applies to Model 747 series airplanes, equipped with the autopilot/flight director which has the Landing Rollout Control Unit (LRCU), part number 60B00013-759, with the rollout function not installed or previously removed, certificated in any category.

Compliance is required as indicated, unless previously accomplished.

To prevent engine contact with the runway as a result of excessive airplane roll after touchdown, accomplish the following:

A. Within the next 15 days after the effective date of this AD, accomplish the following:

1. Incorporate the following into the Limitations Section of the Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). This may be accomplished by inserting a copy of this AD in the AFM: "Disconnect autopilot prior to 50 feet AGL during approach to land;" and,

2. Install a placard in plain view of both the Captain and First Officer, which reads as follows: "Disconnect autopilot prior to 50 feet AGL."

B. Rework of the LRCU, P/N 60B00013-759, in accordance with the instructions contained in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-22-2166, dated March 17, 1988, constitutes terminating action for the requirements of paragraph A, above.

C. An alternate means of compliance or adjustment of 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.

NOTE: The request should be forwarded through an FAA Principal Avionics Inspector (PAI), who may add any comments and then send it to the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

D. 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 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 be examined at FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or at the Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment, 39-5948, becomes effective July 11, 1988.

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