AD Amdt-39-10913

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10913
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-13-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 65054

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Uncommanded automatic retraction of the leading edge flaps during takeoff, which could seriously degrade liftoff and climb capabilities and result in near-stall conditions at a critical phase of the flight.

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Required Actions

Replace the cam assembly, cam bellcrank assembly, and thrust reverser control switch actuator on all four thrust levers with new components.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight.

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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