AD 98-13-12 R1

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes

AD Number
98-13-12 R1
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
98-NM-156-AD
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-100 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-200 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-200C Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-300 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-400 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 737-500 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-100B SUD Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes
aircraft The Boeing Company 747-200B Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Loose or missing fasteners connecting the pushrods to the rudder pedal assemblies could result in loss of rudder control, jamming of the rudder system, uncommanded movement of the rudder system, and reduced controllability of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection of the fasteners connecting the pushrods to the rudder pedal assemblies. Correct discrepancies by tightening nuts and bolts to specified torque limits, installing missing fasteners, replacing incorrectly installed fasteners, and reporting findings to FAA and Boeing.

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Compliance Time

Within 90 days after July

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777 series airplanes listed in specified Alert Service Bulletins (ASB) 737-27A1212, 747-27A2368 (Rev 2), 757-27A0128, 767-27A0156, and 777-27A0029 (Rev 1).

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