AD 98-02-02

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-02-02
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-267-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: January 16, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 11))

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

Fatigue cracking in the forward engine mount bulkhead and forward lower spar web could lead to failure of the bulkhead and engine separation.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive inspections for cracks, damage, or loose fasteners in the forward engine mount bulkhead and forward lower spar web, perform corrective actions as needed, and replace cracked chords with new chords if necessary. Optional terminating actions include installing a new doubler or accomplishing strut/wing modifications.

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Compliance Time

Effective February 2, 1998

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-200C, and other 747 series airplanes as specified in the AD.

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