AD Amdt-39-10128

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10128
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-180-AD
FR Citation
62 FR 47927

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracking in the diagonal brace lug could result in failure of the strut and consequent separation of the engine from the airplane.

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Required Actions

Conduct new repetitive inspections to detect discrepancies of the diagonal brace lugs, rework the lug if necessary, or defer rework by accomplishing repetitive inspections and resealing the bushing. An optional terminating modification for repetitive inspections is also provided.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes subject to the existing AD, with certain engine strut diagonal brace lugs.

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Source: Official FAA Source ↗

Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

Rights: U.S. Government Public Domain

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