AD Amdt-39-10510

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10510
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-138-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 24914

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-400 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Improper installation or maintenance of the auxiliary power unit (APU) battery grounds can cause overheating and heat damage, leading to smoke or fire from the APU.

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Required Actions

Remove and reconfigure the APU battery grounds to ensure proper installation and maintenance.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes with improperly installed or maintained APU battery grounds.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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