AD 98-09-29

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-09-29
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
97-NM-138-AD
FR Citation
(Federal Register: May 06, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 87))

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400D Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-400F Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Overheating and heat damage of the APU battery grounds due to improper installation or maintenance, which could result in smoke or fire on the airplane.

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Required Actions

Reconfigure the APU battery grounds to a dual-direct ground, single-lug configuration in accordance with Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-24A2214. An alternative method of compliance may be used if approved by the Manager, Seattle Aircraft Certification Office.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months after the effective date of this AD (June 10, 1998).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes listed in Boeing Alert Service Bulletin 747-24A2214, including 747-400, 747-400D, and 747-400F series, certificated in any category.

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