AD 98-07-15

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-07-15
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
96-NM-245-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: April 02, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 63))

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 cracks in internal skin doublers above main entry door 1 at body station 460 could result in reduced structural integrity of the fuselage and consequent rapid depressurization of the cabin.

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Required Actions

Conduct an internal visual inspection to detect cracks of the skin and internal doublers above main entry door 1 at body station 460. Perform follow-on actions including high frequency eddy current or low frequency eddy current inspections, modifications, or repairs as specified.

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Compliance Time

within 18 months after the effective date of this AD

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes with line numbers 207 through 1088 inclusive.

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