AD Amdt-39-10966

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747 Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-10966
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. 97-NM-309-AD
FR Citation
63 FR 71577

Applicability

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

Unsafe Condition

Corrosion on the rear spar web of the wing center section and adjacent bulkhead fittings at body station 1241 could lead to cracking of the rear spar web, resulting in a fuel leak and consequent fire/explosion in the wheel well of the main landing gear.

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Required Actions

Conduct repetitive detailed visual inspections to detect corrosion on the rear spar web and bulkhead fittings. Take corrective action, if necessary, to address detected corrosion.

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Compliance Time

Within 12 months of the effective date (February 2, 1999).

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747 series airplanes, as specified in the AD, with certain configurations or service histories that trigger the requirement.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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