AD Amdt-39-10689

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10689
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 98-NM-210-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 41184

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Missing fasteners of the splice fitting of the forward inner chord of the Body Station (BS) 2598 bulkhead could result in accelerated fatigue cracking of the inner chords, leading to inability of the structure to carry horizontal stabilizer flight loads.

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Required Actions

Conduct a one-time inspection for missing fasteners of the splice fitting; perform corrective actions if necessary, such as replacing or reinstalling fasteners to address deficiencies.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes with the specified splice fitting configuration affected by the missing fastener issue.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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