AD 90-20-10

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Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
90-20-10
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
89-NM-75-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

Unsafe Condition

The unsafe condition could occur if the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator, position sensor, or control system components fail, leading to potential uncommanded movement of the horizontal stabilizer trim, which could result in reduced control effectiveness and subsequent loss of aircraft controllability.

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Required Actions

Conduct an inspection of the horizontal stabilizer trim actuator, position sensor, and control system components. Perform necessary repairs or replacements based on inspection findings. Implement a repetitive inspection program with specific intervals to ensure ongoing compliance.

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Compliance Time

Prior to the accumulation of 500 flight hours, or as soon as practicable thereafter, but in no case later than 180 days after the effective date of this AD.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, excluding specific models modified under STC SA####-##, as listed in the AD's applicability section.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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