AD Amdt-39-14842

Recurring final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR Series Airplanes

AD Number
Amdt-39-14842
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
aircraft
Docket
Docket No. FAA-2006-25327
FR Citation
71 FR 70857

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-100 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR Series Airplanes

Unsafe Condition

Fatigue cracks in lower lobe fuselage frames on the left side of the fuselage could lead to fatigue cracks in the fuselage skin and consequent rapid decompression of the airplane.

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Required Actions

Inspect certain lower lobe fuselage frames for cracking, repair if necessary, and follow appropriate service information for corrective actions.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-100, 747-100B, 747-100B SUD, 747-200B, 747-300, 747-400, 747-400D, and 747SR series airplanes.

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