AD Amdt-39-9571

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Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines

AD Number
Amdt-39-9571
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
engine
Docket
Docket No. 95-NM-98-AD
FR Citation
61 FR 17824

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Boeing 747-400 Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines
engine Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Airworthiness Directives; Boeing Model 747-400 Series Airplanes Powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 Series Engines

Unsafe Condition

Fracturing of the coupling nut on the fuel tube on the outboard strut (engine position 1) could result in release of fuel onto the engine cowling and a subsequent fire.

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Required Actions

Modify the engine fuel feed system to prevent coupling nut fracturing. Specific actions include inspecting and replacing the coupling nut as necessary.

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Compliance Time

Before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Boeing Model 747-400 series airplanes powered by General Electric CF6-80C2 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 series engines.

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Retrieved: Apr 6, 2026

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