AD 89-23-19

final rule

Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
89-23-19
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
89-NM-212-AD
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

Detachment of longitudinal braces from the horizontal stabilizer hinge fitting backup fitting due to undersized or missing fasteners, which could cause hinge fitting movement and adversely affect airplane controllability.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection for undersized and missing fasteners per Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2314. Install new fasteners prior to further flight if any are undersized or missing. Alternate compliance may be approved by the FAA Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

Within 60 days after the effective date of this AD (November 20, 1989), unless previously accomplished.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2314, dated July 31, 1989, certificated in any category.

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Federal Register Abstract

Horizontal Stabilizer Fasteners

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AD Number:
89-23-19
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-NM-212-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Horizontal Stabilizer Fasteners
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/20/2011
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200F Series | 747-300 Series | 747-400 Series ...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: 89-23-19
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-NM-212-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6382

AD NUMBER:   89-23-19

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 20. 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-23-19 BOEING: Amendment 39-6382. Docket No. 89-NM-212-AD.

Applicability: Model 747 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2314, dated July 31, 1989, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To ensure structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer hinge fitting backup structure and to prevent possible detachment of longitudinal braces from the backup fitting with resultant hinge fitting movement adversely affecting airplane controllability, accomplish the following:

A. Conduct a one-time inspection for undersized and missing fasteners, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2314, dated July 31, 1989. If any fastener is undersized or missing, prior to further flight, install a new fastener in accordance with that service bulletin.

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 in order to comply with 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 Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment (39-6382, AD 89-23-19) becomes effective on November 20, 1989.

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AD Number:
89-23-19
Document Type:
AD Final Rules
Docket Number:
89-NM-212-AD
Subject Heading:
Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes
Subject:
Horizontal Stabilizer Fasteners
Status:
Current
Citation:
This information is not available.
Citation Publish Date:
Effective Date:
11/20/2011
Make:
The Boeing Company
Model:
747-100 Series | 747-100B Series | 747-100B SUD Series | 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200F Series | 747-300 Series | 747-400 Series ...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: 89-23-19
CITATION:   This information is not available.

PAGE NUMBER:  

DOCKET NUMBER:   89-NM-212-AD

AMENDMENT:   39-6382

AD NUMBER:   89-23-19

SUBJECT HEADING:   Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

ACTION:  

SUMMARY:  

DATES:   Effective November 20. 1989.

ADDRESSES:  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  

REGULATORY TEXT:  
89-23-19 BOEING: Amendment 39-6382. Docket No. 89-NM-212-AD.

Applicability: Model 747 series airplanes, listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747- 53A2314, dated July 31, 1989, certificated in any category.

Compliance: Required within 60 days after the effective date of this AD, unless previously accomplished.

To ensure structural integrity of the horizontal stabilizer hinge fitting backup structure and to prevent possible detachment of longitudinal braces from the backup fitting with resultant hinge fitting movement adversely affecting airplane controllability, accomplish the following:

A. Conduct a one-time inspection for undersized and missing fasteners, in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-53A2314, dated July 31, 1989. If any fastener is undersized or missing, prior to further flight, install a new fastener in accordance with that service bulletin.

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 in order to comply with 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 Airplanes, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. These documents may be examined at the FAA, Northwest Mountain Region, Transport Airplane Directorate, 17900 Pacific Highway South, Seattle, Washington, or Seattle Aircraft Certification Office, 9010 East Marginal Way South, Seattle, Washington.

This amendment (39-6382, AD 89-23-19) becomes effective on November 20, 1989.

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