AD 97-03-19
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-100B SUD Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200B Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200C Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-200F Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | The Boeing Company | 747-300 Series | Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, -200 and -300 Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Leakage of fluid from the door opening/snubbing actuators could result in failure of the escape slide to deploy, delaying or jeopardizing emergency evacuation.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Required Actions
Replace existing door opening thrusters with improved thrusters, inspect door opening thrusters and actuators for proper oil quantity, and modify off-wing compartment latching assemblies.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Compliance Time
Two years after the effective date of this AD for installing improved thrusters; before further flight for other actions as specified.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Affected Aircraft
Boeing Model 747-100, -200, and -300 series airplanes including specific variants like 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, etc.
AI-generated summary from the source AD text. Verify against the official source before acting.
Source: Official FAA Source ↗
Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026
Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain
This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify with official sources.