AD 92-06-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400 Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400D Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-400F Series | Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Fuel leaks from unqualified fuel tubes in engine struts could result in a fire.
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Required Actions
Replace specific fuel tubes in engine struts as per Boeing Service Bulletins 747-28-2153 and 747-28-2154. Alternative methods or compliance time adjustments require FAA approval.
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Compliance Time
within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously
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Affected Aircraft
BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 series airplanes equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2 engines, listed in Boeing Service Bulletins 747-28-2153 and 747-28-2154.
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Federal Register Abstract
Fuel Tubes
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-06-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-06-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-169-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes Subject: Fuel Tubes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/13/1992 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200F Series | 747-300 Series | 747-400 Series | 747-400D Ser...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: 92-06-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-169-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8181 AD NUMBER: 92-06-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 13, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-06-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-8181. Docket No. 91-NM-169-AD. Applicability: Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 series airplanes, equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2 engines; as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2153, dated July 18, 1991, and Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2154, dated June 27, 1991; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the possibility of a fire as a result of fuel leaks, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2153, dated July 18, 1991: Replace one fuel tube in the number one engine strut and two fuel tubes in the number four engine strut in accordance with the procedures described in that service bulletin. (b) For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2154, dated June 27, 1991: Replace two fuel tubes in the number three strut in accordance with the procedures described in that service bulletin. (c) An alternative method 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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) The replacement shall be done in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747- 28-2153, dated July 18, 1991, or Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2154, dated June 27, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (f) This amendment becomes effective on April 13, 1992. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_92-06-01.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 92-06-01 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: 91-NM-169-AD Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes Subject: Fuel Tubes Status: Current Citation: This information is not available. Citation Publish Date: Effective Date: 04/13/1992 Make: The Boeing Company Model: 747-200B Series | 747-200C Series | 747-200F Series | 747-300 Series | 747-400 Series | 747-400D Ser...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: 92-06-01 CITATION: This information is not available. PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: 91-NM-169-AD AMENDMENT: 39-8181 AD NUMBER: 92-06-01 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; BOEING Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective April 13, 1992. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 92-06-01 BOEING: Amendment 39-8181. Docket No. 91-NM-169-AD. Applicability: Model 747-200, 747-300, and 747-400 series airplanes, equipped with General Electric CF6-80C2 engines; as listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2153, dated July 18, 1991, and Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2154, dated June 27, 1991; certificated in any category. Compliance: Required within 6 months after the effective date of this AD, unless accomplished previously. To prevent the possibility of a fire as a result of fuel leaks, accomplish the following: (a) For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2153, dated July 18, 1991: Replace one fuel tube in the number one engine strut and two fuel tubes in the number four engine strut in accordance with the procedures described in that service bulletin. (b) For airplanes listed in Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2154, dated June 27, 1991: Replace two fuel tubes in the number three strut in accordance with the procedures described in that service bulletin. (c) An alternative method 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 (ACO), FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate. The request shall be forwarded through an FAA Principal Maintenance Inspector, who may concur or comment and then send it to the Manager, Seattle ACO. (d) Special flight permits may be issued in accordance with FAR 21.197 and 21.199 to operate the airplane to a location where the requirements of this AD can be accomplished. (e) The replacement shall be done in accordance with Boeing Service Bulletin 747- 28-2153, dated July 18, 1991, or Boeing Service Bulletin 747-28-2154, dated June 27, 1991. This incorporation by reference was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies may be obtained from Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, Washington 98124. Copies may be inspected at the FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, 1601 Lind Avenue SW., Renton, Washington; or at the Office of the Federal Register, 1100 L Street NW., Room 8401, Washington, DC. (f) This amendment becomes effective on April 13, 1992. FOOTER:
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